VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Visitor Levy: Wales

Asked by Mims DaviesConservativeWales OfficeTabled Answered 18 June 2026UIN 8619

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions she has had with the Welsh tourism industry on the potential impact of the Welsh Government's tourism levy.

Answered by Jo Stevens

I have regular discussions with members of the business community in Wales. The Welsh tourism sector is thriving. In 2024, British residents alone took over 7 million overnight trips in Wales. The Welsh Government’s Visitor Levy could raise up to £33 million a year to reinvest in local communities and support tourism.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim