PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Visitor Levy: Wales (13 January 2026)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the Welsh economy.
Asked by:
Rebecca Smith (Conservative)
Asked by:
Rebecca Smith (Conservative)
Answer
The Welsh Government’s Visitor Levy could raise up to £33 million a year to reinvest in local communities and support tourism, reflecting the strength of the sector.
We have announced that a similar overnight levy will be introduced in England, building on the example set by Wales.
Answered by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour)
21 January 2026
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