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Visitor Levy: Edinburgh

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeScotland OfficeTabled Answered 28 February 2025UIN 32503

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with Edinburgh City Council on the visitor levy.

Answered by Ian Murray

Tourism is a key industry for Scotland, and I am promoting the country around the world as part of my Brand Scotland work. However, visitor levies are becoming increasingly common around Europe.

Tourism is a devolved area and in this case a matter for Edinburgh Council.

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