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Council Tax Reduction Schemes: Universal Credit

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 113107

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether guidance has been provided to local authorities on entitlement to council tax reduction for people who receive Universal Credit.

Answered by Alison McGovern

I refer the Rt. hon. Member to the answer provided on 4 February 2026 to UIN 109028.

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