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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Visitor Levy Consultation Government Response, of 10 September 2026, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the levy on touring musicians and actors and the potential impact on the economic viability of festivals.

Mayors and local leaders will decide whether introducing a levy is the right choice for their area. In doing so, they will need to consider the appropriate balance between supporting local economic priorities, including for the creative industries, ensuring a levy is affordable, and providing stability and certainty for businesses. We are putting devolved delivery and place-making at the top of our agenda - giving more communities the tools to succeed and maximise the social and economic value of the sector across the country.