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1 Carlton Gardens: Council Tax

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 21 January 2026UIN 101775

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether council tax at 1 Carlton Gardens is paid by the Government.

Answered by Jake Richards

The Deputy Prime Minister’s residence at Carlton Gardens is his primary residence.Council tax for 1 Carlton Gardens is paid for personally by its occupant, in line with long-standing government policy.

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