Visitor Levy Wales 2025-12-03
2025-12-03
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MP John Cooper questions the potential economic effects of a visitor levy proposed in Wales, citing challenges faced by the hospitality sector.
Hospitality in Wales and across the United Kingdom is dying on its feet. It needs a shot in the arm; instead, last week’s bin-fire Budget gave it a shot in the head. This is more money coming out of businesses, is it not?
Quite the contrary: the visitor levy would boost the economy by up to £33 million if all councils were to accept it across Wales. I do not think that will—[Interruption.]
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The MP's concern about businesses being negatively affected was not directly addressed.
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MP Mr Alex Barros-Curtis inquires about the visitor levy's introduction in England, referencing existing implementation in Wales.
In last week’s Budget, the UK Government gave mayoral strategic authorities in England the power to propose a local overnight visitor levy—something that has already been introduced in Wales. Does the Minister agree that this is another example of the UK Labour Government and the Welsh Labour Government working together to share best practice to better our country?
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that the Welsh Government are leading the way, and it is fantastic to see that a similar overnight levy will be introduced in England. This is the power of partnership: two Labour Governments working together.
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