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Statutory licensing scheme for all visitor accommodation providers in Wales

 

Question 1. Do you agree or disagree with establishing a licensing scheme as described for all visitor accommodation in Wales?

 

Question 2. If you disagree with the proposal to establish a licensing scheme, do you agree with the creation of a registration scheme for all visitor accommodation in Wales?

 

Question 3. Do you agree or disagree that introducing a statutory licensing scheme as described will ensure a level playing field for all accommodation providers operating in Wales?

 

Question 4. Do you agree or disagree that the Welsh Government needs a register of accommodation providers in Wales to know who is operating in the industry?

 

Question 4a. Do you agree or disagree that local authorities need a register of visitor accommodation providers in Wales to know who is operating in the industry?

 

Question 5. Do you agree or disagree that introducing a statutory licensing scheme will ensure an effective platform for communication between the Welsh Government and local authorities and providers of visitor accommodation in Wales?

 

Question 6. Do you agree or disagree that introducing a statutory licensing scheme will ensure enhanced confidence in the visitor accommodation and accommodation providers in Wales?

 

Question 7. It is our view that a statutory scheme should be delivered on a hybrid basis, taking a national approach to core elements such as registering providers and processing applications, with enforcement to be undertaken by local authorities as required. Do you agree or disagree with this?

 

Question 8. It is proposed that all visitor accommodation is considered within the scope of a statutory scheme. Do you agree or disagree with this?

 

Question 9. Can you identify any visitor accommodation that should be exempt from a statutory scheme and what are the reasons for your answer (e.g. accommodation that is used solely for education purposes or vulnerable groups)?