A Visitor Levy In Scotland Looks Almost Certain As The Bill Passes The First Stage
24th December 2023
MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities, and have said that it would be 'unlikely' to deter tourists.
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