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Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 8563

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, through what mechanism will the revenue raised be used to support funding for local go

Answered by Alison McGovern

Revenue raised through the HVCTS will be used to support funding for local government services, with further detail to be set out at the next Spending Review.

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