HC Deb 05 December 2002 vol 395 cc938-9W
Mr. Reed

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how much has been paid to Charnwood borough council in SSA grant to compensate for student houses in multi- occupancy in the present financial year. [85027]

Mr. Raynsford

The present SSA formula for Environmental, Protective and Cultural Services contains three housing deprivation indicators but none relates specifically to students. In addition, local authorities are compensated through revenue support grant for council tax income lost from properties that are exempt from council tax because they are occupied only by students.