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

LabourManchester 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.