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Visitor Levy

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77537

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has received representations from mayoral authorities on powers to introduce local taxes on hotels.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government has received representations from Mayors to consider the introduction of a visitor levy. The Government currently has no plans to introduce a levy in England. Manchester and Liverpool have already introduced a levy on overnight stays through Accommodation Business Improvement Districts.

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