Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation and engagement they have had or intend to have with businesses and hospitality and tourism trade bodies (1) prior to the visitor levy consultation, (2) before the Government response to the consultation is released, and (3) before powers are granted to mayoral authorities...

To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation and engagement they have had or intend to have with businesses and hospitality and tourism trade bodies (1) prior to the visitor levy consultation, (2) before the Government response to the consultation is released, and (3) before powers are granted to mayoral authorities...

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have completed, or have plans to complete, a full regulatory impact assessment of the hospitality sector before the visitor levy is introduced, or before granting powers to mayors to consult on a levy; and whether they plan to publish any such assessment.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have completed, or have plans to complete, a full regulatory impact assessment of the hospitality sector before the visitor levy is introduced, or before granting powers to mayors to consult on a levy; and whether they plan to publish any such assessment.

To ask His Majesty's Government what work they have completed on commissioning an assessment of the cumulative tax burden on hospitality businesses, and what impact adding an additional visitor levy will have on (1) consumer spending on the high street, (2) temporary job adverts, (3) openings and closures on the...

To ask His Majesty's Government what work they have completed on commissioning an assessment of the cumulative tax burden on hospitality businesses, and what impact adding an additional visitor levy will have on (1) consumer spending on the high street, (2) temporary job adverts, (3) openings and closures on the...

To ask His Majesty's Government what research, if any, they have commissioned on the impact of ringfencing the potential visitor levy revenues on (1) jobs in hospitality and tourism sector, (2) high street spending, and (3) tourism and destination investment.

To ask His Majesty's Government what research, if any, they have commissioned on the impact of ringfencing the potential visitor levy revenues on (1) jobs in hospitality and tourism sector, (2) high street spending, and (3) tourism and destination investment.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they explored the merits of VAT reform for the hospitality sector before introducing a visitor levy.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they explored the merits of VAT reform for the hospitality sector before introducing a visitor levy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the introduction and implementation of the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill and associated new overnight accommodation tax.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the timetable for the introduction and implementation of the Overnight Visitor Levy Bill and associated new overnight accommodation tax.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Greater Manchester Combined Authority will be able to levy the overnight visitor levy in addition to the current Business Rate Improvement District levy on hotels and overnight accommodation in Greater Manchester.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Greater Manchester Combined Authority will be able to levy the overnight visitor levy in addition to the current Business Rate Improvement District levy on hotels and overnight accommodation in Greater Manchester.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the intended commencement date for mayoral authorities to start charging the overnight visitor levy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the intended commencement date for mayoral authorities to start charging the overnight visitor levy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026, to Question 7451, on Visitor Levy, what is the timetable for (a) legislation on the overnight visitor levy and (b) the commencement date of the levy; and whether primary legislation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026, to Question 7451, on Visitor Levy, what is the timetable for (a) legislation on the overnight visitor levy and (b) the commencement date of the levy; and whether primary legislation...

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he will outline the findings of the consultation on the introduction of an overnight visitor levy in England; whether guarantees will be in place to ensure that, where revenues are collected and distributed by mayoral strategic authorities, all constituencies within those authorities...

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he will outline the findings of the consultation on the introduction of an overnight visitor levy in England; whether guarantees will be in place to ensure that, where revenues are collected and distributed by mayoral strategic authorities, all constituencies within those authorities...

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on rural and coastal communities.

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of an overnight visitor levy on rural and coastal communities.

Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

Whether he has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of implementing the overnight visitors levy nationally.

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the revenue implications of implementing the overnight visitors levy nationally.

To ask His Majesty's Government what in-person discussions they have had with businesses in the tourism sector to discuss the tourism tax.

To ask His Majesty's Government what in-person discussions they have had with businesses in the tourism sector to discuss the tourism tax.

No cheering. Can the Minister explain how all these new commitments will be paid for, and whether Parliament will be given the chance to probe the many questions that will arise in the coming days and weeks?

No cheering. Can the Minister explain how all these new commitments will be paid for, and whether Parliament will be given the chance to probe the many questions that will arise in the coming days and weeks?

I thank the noble Baroness for setting out the Government’s plan so clearly, and in doing so enjoying so much support from behind me. This visitor levy is really important; it exists in every G7 country. I am sorry—I do not want to be completely flippant because this is really important. Of course, we expect local authorities, mayors, to take proper decisions about how to fund these things, and to grow their economy.

I thank the noble Baroness for setting out the Government’s plan so clearly, and in doing so enjoying so much support from behind me. This visitor levy is really important; it exists in every G7 country. I am sorry—I do not want to be completely flippant because this is really important. Of course, we expect local authorities, mayors, to take proper decisions about how to fund these things, and to grow their economy.

To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing a visitor levy on the cost of domestic travel and holidays within the United Kingdom.

To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of introducing a visitor levy on the cost of domestic travel and holidays within the United Kingdom.

This Government believe in empowering mayors. Mayors will decide whether introducing a levy is the right choice, as is common for local leaders in countries all around the world. Mayors will need to consider the appropriate balance between supporting local economic priorities, including tourism, ensuring a levy is affordable and providing stability and certainty for business.

This Government believe in empowering mayors. Mayors will decide whether introducing a levy is the right choice, as is common for local leaders in countries all around the world. Mayors will need to consider the appropriate balance between supporting local economic priorities, including tourism, ensuring a levy is affordable and providing stability and certainty for business.

My Lords, the Government’s treatment of the hospitality sector over the last two years has been marked by neglect, indifference and deeply damaging policies. This summer, many families would have been looking forward to enjoying their summer holidays, but the Government have planned to introduce a tax on their holidays. This tax will disproportionately harm lower income families in Britain and the smaller hospitality businesses that provide cheaper holidays. That exposes the hollowness of the new Prime Minister’s own stated mission to bring down the cost of living. Does the Minister agree that the new Prime Minister should change course, put small businesses and British families first and abandon the family holiday tax?

My Lords, the Government’s treatment of the hospitality sector over the last two years has been marked by neglect, indifference and deeply damaging policies. This summer, many families would have been looking forward to enjoying their summer holidays, but the Government have planned to introduce a tax on their holidays. This tax will disproportionately harm lower income families in Britain and the smaller hospitality businesses that provide cheaper holidays. That exposes the hollowness of the new Prime Minister’s own stated mission to bring down the cost of living. Does the Minister agree that the new Prime Minister should change course, put small businesses and British families first and abandon the family holiday tax?