HC Deb 15 July 2002 vol 389 c45W
Mr. Coleman

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) what the average amount of Council Tax charged per household is in each(a) metropolitan area, (b) Government office region and (c) local authority; [68895]

(2) what the average amount of Council Tax paid per household at Band D is in each (a) metropolitan area, (b) Government office region and (c) local authority. [68896]

Households accepted as unintentionally homeless and in priority need: Local authorities in England
Financial year totals
1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02
North East 5,430 4,380 4,460 4,850 5,220 5,580
Yorkshire and The Humber 8,940 9,130 8,260 8,370 9,150 10,820
East Midlands 8,940 7,550 7,770 7,120 7,370 7,230
Eastern 8,380 8,120 8,680 8,720 9,800 10,120
London 25,930 24,570 26,470 28,440 29,630 31,130
South East 13,540 12,170 12,690 12,810 14,760 14,430
South West 9,450 9,000 8,920 9,790 11,210 11,200
West Midlands 15,510 14,670 13,970 13,210 13,860 14,600
North West 14,690 13,060 12,930 12,820 13,350 13,260
England total 110,810 102,650 104,150 106,130 114,350 118,360

Notes:

1. Figures prior to January 1997 reflect decisions under the 1985 Housing Act; subsequent decisions are under the 1996 Housing Act, plus any residual 1985 Act cases.

2. Totals may not equal the sum of components because of rounding.

Source:

ODPM P1(E) quarterly housing activity returns.