Written questions

Visitor Levy

Commons · Question 900762 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the introduction of an overnight visitor levy on hospitality businesses.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 2 Jul 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 precise design and scope of the power ...