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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes, published 13 May 2026, whether the overnight visitor levy will apply to transit accommodation for asylum seekers in asylum hotels.

We are empowering Mayors to introduce a visitor levy on short-term overnight accommodation in their region to drive economic growth, including through support for the local visitor economy. Following the public consultation which closed on 18 February, the final design of the overnight visitor levy is still under consideration. Further information will be announced in due course.