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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour). It was answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 September 2021.


Council Tax

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to reform council tax.

Answer

My Lords, council tax is collected and retained by local authorities, which set it within the national framework. Local authorities

best understand the needs of their local area, though any increases above the referendum principles require the support of voters. Council tax is well understood by ratepayers. The Government have no plans for council tax reform, which would be complex and time-consuming to undertake and would create confusion for ratepayers.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
814 cc1385-8 
Session
2021-22
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Council tax Reform
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk