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Baroness Keeley (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 September 2026

Debate

Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy

Contribution

My Lords, Italy raises €1.3 billion per year from tourist taxes, with more than 1,400 municipalities implementing the tax. They have a different approach. They earmark the funds to support local tourism, protect cultural heritage and manage the environment. Given that tourists who visit the UK benefit greatly from our cultural offerings, including free entry to our museums, does my noble friend agree with my hope that mayors and strategic authorities—it is right that they should decide these things—will channel the funds for culture as well as other support for tourism?

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