§ Dr. George TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) if he will estimate for councils in Norfolk the reduction in revenue from council tax which arises from the 50 per cent. dispensation for second homes; [125109]
(2) if he will estimate the reduction in revenue to the Norfolk Police Authority which arises from the 50 per cent. dispensation in council tax for second homes. [125108]
§ Ms Beverley HughesThere should be no loss of revenue to Norfolk councils. If a local authority has a reduced tax base because it has dwellings subject to a discount or exemption (this includes second homes discounts), it will receive more grant from the Government.