Council Tax (Hansard, 26 January 2004)

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what guidance he has issued to local authorities on the minimum council tax level appropriate for a band D home. [150123]

§ Mr. Raynsford
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has issued no guidance on the minimum level of council tax.

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the(a) average, (b) maximum and (c) minimum council tax is for a band D home. [150378]

§ Mr. Raynsford
The average area council tax for a Band D property occupied by two adults in England in 2003–04 is £1,102. The maximum is £1,294 and the minimum is £570.
In practice, lower figures than those quoted above are payable where discounts have been granted, and zero council tax is payable for Band D properties that are exempt.