Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Visitor Levy: Educational Visits

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been of the potential impact of the proposed Overnight Visitor Levy on costs for schools on overnight educational visits, particularly where related to GCSE or A-Level requirements.

Answer: The application of the proposed Overnight Visitor Levy to educational overnight visits, including any guidance, exemptions or costs, remains under consideration as part of the policy design process. Decisions on whether to introduce a levy, and on specific local proposals, will be for Mayors and local leaders, subject to local consultation. The public consultation on the design and scope of the levy closed on 18 February 2026, and the Government will set out its official response in due course.

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