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Written question asked by Ashley Fox (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Visitor Levy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue guidance on the proportion of revenue from an Overnight Visitor Levy to be spent on tourism-related infrastructure and services.

Answer

The precise design and scope of any Overnight Visitor Levy are still under consideration following the public consultation. The Government will publish its formal response to the consultation in due course.

Decisions on whether to introduce a levy, and on specific local proposals, will be for Mayors and local leaders, subject to local consultation. The detailed scope, including any exemptions, administrative arrangements, use of revenues and other aspects of policy design will be set out, where relevant, in future legislation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17520
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Investment Tourism Visitor levy
Link
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