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Visitor Levy: Wales

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Visitor levy would boost the Welsh economy by up to 33 million if all councils accept it.
  • Welsh Government is leading the way in introducing an overnight visitor levy.
  • UK and Welsh Labour Governments are working together to introduce similar levies in England.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Cooper Con Dumfries and Galloway
Economy Scotland Wales
Context

MP John Cooper questions the potential economic effects of a visitor levy proposed in Wales, citing challenges faced by the hospitality sector.

Question

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?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Anna McMorrin)

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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Not addressed: The MP's concern about businesses being negatively affected was not directly addressed.

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Q2 Alex Barros-Curtis Lab Cardiff West
Wales Local Government
Context

MP Mr Alex Barros-Curtis inquires about the visitor levy's introduction in England, referencing existing implementation in Wales.

Question

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?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Anna McMorrin)

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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