Will the Cabinet Secretary provide a list of meetings he has had regarding the visitor levy since he became Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language?
Since August 2024 when I became Cabinet Secretary for Finance, I have held the following meetings relating to the Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill:
16/09/24 Officials meeting
23/09/24 Officials meeting
26/09/24 Officials meeting
09/10/24 Officials meeting
09/10/24 Meeting with CSEEP and CGMFD
14/10/24 Meeting with former Designated Member
15/10/24 Political meeting
21/10/24 Ministerial Pre-Introduction Assessment
18/11/24 Labour members meeting
20/11/24 Officials meeting
21/20/24 WRA officials meeting
26/11/24 Visitor Economy Forum
21/11/24 WRA officials meeting
17/12/24 Officials meeting
17/12/24 WRA officials meeting
22/01/25 Officials meeting
06/02/25 Meeting with Wales Tourism Alliance
In addition, my officials will maintain ongoing engagement with stakeholders, including local authorities, tourism industry representatives, and booking platforms. This engagement ensures that feedback is carefully considered in developing a policy aimed at being fair, while supporting communities that host visitors.