Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament
Y Pwyllgor Cyllid | Finance Committee
Bil Llety Ymwelwyr (Cofrestr ac Ardoll) Etc. (Cymru) | Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill
Ymateb gan Margaret Kinlay | Evidence from Margaret Kinlay
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"More even" is a very general phrase. I would like to see an analysis of the benefits of tourism to the Pembrokeshire economy versus the costs before a solution is proposed.
I would support the ability to generate additional revenue but with caveats - obviously, it depends on the proposals put forward and whether I believe that their modus operandi will benefit Wales and Pembrokeshire.
I support sustainable tourism but again, that depends on their proposed choices and whether, in my opinion, they are choosing the right methods
The Regulatory Impact Assessment is set out in Part 2 of the Explanatory Memorandum (https://senedd.wales/media/g5ipwvwh/pri-ld16812-em-e.pdf). This includes the Welsh Government’s assessments of the financial and other impacts of the Bill and its implementation.
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Owners of holiday accommodation businesses are currently facing the new burden of 182 days + or a huge increase in costs due to council tax. This will create a further burden. I am not entirely opposed to a levy but it must be done with forethought and be evidence based.
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I read that Pembrokeshire tourism decreased significantly in 2024 (20%?) - I would like to know whether that is the case. Certainly I have only maintained high levels of occupancy by cutting prices at a time when costs have risen significantly - and I have only been able to do this because I have built my business over the last fifteen years. Holiday accommodation is being sold - but locals are still unable to buy them because mortgages are hard to obtain when income is uncertain. I already know 3 women who have lost their jobs as a result of holiday accommodation being sold. I worry that this will increase and that this will have a knock on effect on local businesses, restaurants and shops.
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I am concerned that the figures are prejudiced by the consequences of Covid - I think we need a few more years to obtain accurate contemporary data.
The powers to make subordinate legislation are set out in Part 1: Chapter 5 of the Explanatory Memorandum (https://senedd.wales/media/g5ipwvwh/pri-ld16812-em-e.pdf).
The Welsh Government has also set out its statement of policy intent for subordinate legislation (https://business.senedd.wales/documents/s155951/Statement%20of%20Policy%20Intent.pdf).
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I think the power to make subordinate legislation is important - in fact, I think it is essential to keep the situation under review and to make changes quickly if the legislation has the unintended consequences I fear
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No - my concerns are about the content itself
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A very important concern I have is that in order to meet the 180+ day requirement I have reduced costs in order to attract smaller parties to the six bedroom house. If the levy assumes that the house has full occupancy (10) then that will negate my discount and provide an IMPOSSIBLE challenge.