UK Domestic Visitor Levy

Baroness Butler-Sloss Excerpts

Monday 16th March 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)]

We would not have such a problem with the cost of living if the previous Government had not driven up cost of living pressures, as evidenced by the action we had to take in this Budget to take an average £150 off household energy bills from April and to freeze rail fares and prescription fees for a year. We understand that potential visitors may have concerns about the effects of a new levy. That is why local leaders will run a formal local consultation before making use of the new power.

[Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)]

Will the money raised from visitor levies stay with the local area?

[Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)]

There is a very simple answer to that question, and it is yes.