HC Deb 21 May 2004 vol 421 c1278W
Mr. Edward Davey

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what the estimated cost to(a) his Department, (b) the Valuation Office Agency and (c) other Government agencies and bodies was of council tax revaluation for financial years (i) 2003–04, (ii) 2005–06 and (iii) 2006–07. [174358]

Mr. Raynsford

The information is as follows:

  1. (a) The cost of council tax revaluation for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is not separately identified.
  2. (b) The Valuation Office Agency estimated council tax revaluation costs are:
    1. (i) 2003–04 is £7.6 million;
    2. (ii) 2005–06 is £50.2 million, and
    3. (iii) 2006–07 is £50.5 million.
  3. (c) The cost of council tax revaluation for the Valuation Tribunal Service is not significant for these years. Some preparation work will be required in 2005–06 and 2006–07 but this is not separately identified.