Written Question·Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities·UIN 182687
Council Tax: Debt Collection
Tabled: 25 April 2023
Answered: 3 May 2023
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment he has made of the impact of local authorities' use of bailiffs to collect council tax arrears on residents.
Answer
The administration of council tax is the responsibility of local authorities. The Department has published best practice guidance on council tax collection.