Written Question·Wales Office·UIN 908716

Visitor Levy: Wales

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

ConservativeBridlington and The Wolds

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.

Answer

Anna McMorrin
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 pleas...

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