3. Statement by the Minister for Economy: Statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:16 pm on 15 November 2022.

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Photo of Jane Dodds Jane Dodds Liberal Democrat 3:16, 15 November 2022

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and good afternoon, Minister. I would associate my remarks with Mabon ap Gwynfor and also with Ken Skates.

You know, on tourism, we just cannot stand still. We have a real crisis in some of our communities. Llangollen, we've heard about, and Dwyfor Meirionnydd as well. We really do need to come up to the twenty-first century in terms of the way that we approach tourism, which we value, as we've all said, here in Wales.

I do support the licensing scheme and also the visitor levy; I know we're not here to talk about that in detail. There are some issues that have been raised with me from hoteliers, for example, around the consultation—and I hear the statement—and the level of discussions that you'll be having. So, I'm just wondering if you can just outline some of the plans that you have to bring in some of those people who may have doubts and concerns around both the registration scheme and the visitor levy. Diolch yn fawr iawn.