Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the planned visitor levy on the Welsh economy.

The Welsh tourism industry is thriving. The Welsh Government’s Visitor Levy could raise up to £33 million a year to reinvest in local communities and support tourism. In 2024, British residents alone took over 7 million overnight trips in Wales.

I’m pleased to see the UK Government recognising the Welsh Labour Government’s pioneering work on this issue, with a similar overnight levy being introduced in England, enabling mayors to invest in transport, infrastructure, and the visitor economy.