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

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recommendations of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality and Tourism report, Inquiry into the proposed introduction of a visitor levy on overnight accommodation in England, published on 30 July; and what steps, if any, they intend to take in response.

The Government consulted nationally on the design and scope of the power, including the use of revenues, and published its response on 10 September. The Government has engaged with the tourism and hospitality sectors throughout the consultation process.

The decision whether to introduce a visitor levy will be for local leaders, and the impacts of any levy will depend on local decisions. This is an important principle for devolution and democratic accountability. Where a Mayor chooses to take forward a levy, they will need to consult on specific proposals, including how any revenue should be invested, and consider the impacts for their area. Following consultation, we expect Mayors to publish a summary of consultation responses, a final prospectus and an impact assessment.