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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.
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:
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.
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
26 February 2025
To ask the Scottish Government how it monitors the ways in which local authorities engage with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024. S6O-04386
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential impact on businesses and residents in the Highlands should a visitor levy be introduced. S6O-04677
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with the tourism sector and other stakeholders regarding amending the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024. S6O-04586
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
22 December 2021
To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to change electricity levy schemes to tackle fuel poverty in rural and island areas of the north of Scotland.
Independent School Pupils (Fees for Hospital Teaching Costs) To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the education secretary has had with national health service boards and local authorities regarding the levying of fees for hospital teaching costs for children who routinely attend independent schools.
Questions and Answers
Date lodged:
24 January 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding any charges levied by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for converting to, and investing in, net zero fishing vessels.