Written Question·Treasury·UIN 109144

Tourism: Taxation

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 6 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will commission a cross-government impact assessment for (a) higher National Insurance on employers, (b) higher business rates and (c) the overnight visitors levy on (i) the economic viability of the hotel se

Answer

Dan Tomlinson

The Government recognises the important contribution that the hotel and wider hospitality sectors make to the economy, to local communities and to the UK’s appeal as a destination for domestic and international tourists.The Government carefully considers ...

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