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Ministers: Official Residences

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 45657

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Ministerial residence at 1 Carlton Gardens pays council tax as a (a) sole or main residence, (b) single person discount and (c) second home.

Answered by Catherine West

The Foreign Secretary pays the necessary council tax on 1 Carlton Gardens.

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