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We recently scrutinised the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill and continue to closely monitor progress towards the potential introduction of a cruise ship levy.
SCC also want a long term commitment to no new business taxes or levied for the lifetime of the Parliament, including the “scrapping or deferring of any additional business taxes such as the proposed workplace parking levy and transient visitor levy.”
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
7 December 2022
To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that several local authorities are delaying the introduction of a visitor levy. S6F-04224
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
16 February 2022
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for enabling local authorities to bring in a Transient Visitor Levy. S6O-00767
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
29 November 2023
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of introducing ticket levy schemes at large music venues in Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
17 September 2025
To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the business minister has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the impact of the visitor levy on the hotel and tourism sectors.