United Kingdom · Question · Written question
HL HL496
Visitor Levy: VAT
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1 June 2026
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16 June 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to amending the rate of VAT on accommodation in the context of the proposed overnight visitor levy.
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1 June 2026
Written question
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to amending the rate of VAT on accommodation in the context of the proposed overnight visitor levy.
Source: Lords
16 June 2026
Answer
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption, with a 20 per cent standard rate applying to most goods and services on the price paid. As such, if accommodation providers increase their prices in response to the levy, VAT will apply to the entirety of the highe...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-01/HL496
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1911021
- uk · wq-1911021 · source updated 16 June 2026