Visitor Levy
Commons · Question 4740 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on (a) the economy, (b) domestic tourism activity and (c) associated business tax revenues.
Answer
Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 8 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...