Written questions

Visitor Levy

Commons · Question 98713 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what criteria will guide decisions on whether an overnight stay levy is “modest” and appropriate for local areas; and will there be a cap.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 17 Dec 2025

The precise design and scope of the power for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy is still under development. Mayors will decide whether to introduce a levy and, if so, consult on specific proposals. We expect Mayors to engage constructively with business...