HC Deb 29 June 1994 vol 245 c558W
34. Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about exemption from the council tax for disabled people.

Mr. Baldry

There is no exemption for disabled people from the council tax. However, people who are severely mentally impaired are not counted in the personal element of the tax and their presence will not add to the household's bill. Disabled persons may be entitled to a one band reduction in council tax if they need extra rooms or more space as a result of their special needs than would otherwise be the case.