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Written question asked by John Whitby (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Visitor Levy: Countryside

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assurances he can provide that National Parks and National Landscapes will be fully considered in any proposals for an overnight visitor accommodation levy.

Answer

The precise design and scope of the overnight visitor levy power is still under development. Decisions on whether to introduce a levy will rest with Mayors and be shaped through local consultation on its design and the impacts the levy may have, including on National Parks and National Landscapes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123099
Session
2024-26
Subjects
National landscapes National parks Visitor levy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk