Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Fairer taxes for high value homes, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on pensioners living in high value properties with low disposable incomes.

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge applies to less than 1% of properties across England. To support those who may struggle to pay, including pensioners on low disposable incomes, the Government proposes that those with household incomes below £35,000 or savings of less than £16,000 will be able to defer, alongside people who meet certain disability criteria. We welcome views on this as part of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge consultation High Value Council Tax Surcharge - GOV.UK