Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 45657

Ministers: Official Residences

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 14 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Ministerial residence at 1 Carlton Gardens pays council tax as a (a) sole or main residence, (b) single person discount and (c) second home.

Answer

Catherine West
The Foreign Secretary pays the necessary council tax on 1 Carlton Gardens.