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Sector welcomes Sturgeon tourism tax moves

Local government figures have welcomed plans announced yesterday by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to give councils the freedom to levy a tourism tax.

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By Dan Peters | 07 September 2022

Local government figures have welcomed plans announced yesterday by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to give councils the freedom to levy a tourism tax.

Ms Sturgeon told Parliament the Scottish Government will announce a Bill to hand councils the power to introduce such a scheme.

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