Written questions

Visitor Levy

2026-06-01 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL494 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the economic impact of the proposed overnight visitor levy on rural and coastal communities.

Answer

The precise design and scope of the overnight visitor levy power are still under development, and its impacts will largely be determined by local decisions. The government will respond to the consultation shortly. Evidence from international and domestic ...