Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed overnight visitor levy on the activities of Scouts, Guides and other youth organisations.

The levy will apply to short-term, commercially let overnight accommodation. Decisions on whether to introduce a levy will be for strategic authorities, subject to local consultation. Strategic authorities will also have the option to exempt certain types of accommodation in their areas, such as tent pitches, touring caravan pitches and dormitory-style accommodation like hostels in their areas. This approach gives local leaders the tools to respond to local challenges and opportunities, including any affordability concerns.