Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government who will be responsible for collecting the new ‘tourist tax’ on overnight stays in England and how revenue through the tax will be distributed.

The power is for Mayors, and potentially other local leaders, to introduce a visitor levy to raise revenue to drive growth and invest in their areas. The precise design and scope of the power is still under development. The Government has published a consultation which will run until 18 February 2026, to ensure that the public, businesses, and local government can shape the design of the power, including the administration process.