Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what in-person discussions they have had with businesses in the tourism sector to discuss the tourism tax.

At Budget, the Government published a consultation so that the public, businesses, and local government could shape the design of a visitor levy. The consultation has now closed, and a response will be published in due course.  The Government has engaged with businesses in the tourism sector throughout this process, including through in-person discussions.