Written questions

Visitor Levy

2026-07-05 · Treasury · HL1656 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of the proposed overnight visitor levy will go to local authorities; and what assessment they have made of the potential effects of the levy on the hospitality and hotel sectors.

Answer

Mayors will decide whether to introduce a levy and, if so, will consult on specific proposals, including how revenue will be used to support growth. This will help them to find an appropriate balance between supporting local economic priorities, including...