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Tourism: Taxation

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 64763

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what representations she has received from the Mayor of London on a tourist tax for London.

Answered by Jim McMahon

I have received representations on this issue from the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority and discuss funding matters with Mayors in the course of my work as the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution.

The government has no plans to introduce a tourist tax, but keeps all taxes under review.

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