HC Deb 20 April 1994 vol 241 c532W
30. Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what the average council tax is for a band D property.

Mr. Baldry

The average headline council tax for a band D property for English authorities, based on information returned to my Department, is £580. This represents an increase of 2.2 per cent. on the 1993–94 average which was £568. Most households pay band C or less. The comparable band C figure for 1994–95 is £516.

38. Mr. Batiste

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the differences in council tax levels between local authorities.

Mr. Baldry

The average headline council tax (band C, two adults) ranges from £218 set by Westminster to £770 set by Liverpool. The average headline council tax (band C, two adults) for Conservative-controlled authorities is £429 while the average for Labour-controlled authorities is £560.