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Visitor Levy

Commons · Question 3548 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the impact of the proposed overnight levy on (a) domestic tourism within the United Kingdom and (b) overseas tourism into the United Kingdom.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 3 Jun 2026

The Government has announced powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region, to drive economic growth, including through support for the local visitor economy. The Government recognises the important ro...