Clwyd West AM Darren Millar has written to the Chancellor to express concerns over proposals to change the VAT arrangements for static caravans.
The Chancellor unveiled plans to introduce VAT of 20% on new static caravans in his annual budget statement.
Tourism is a major industry in North Wales, where holiday parks provide accommodation to tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Speaking after attending the opening of a new development on Abbeyford Holiday Park in Towyn, Darren Millar said:
‘Many caravan site owners in Conwy and Denbighshire have expressed their concerns to me about the potential impact of the proposed VAT changes on their businesses and have warned that it could lead to job losses in the industry.
‘It’s important that the Chancellor takes these concerns on board so I have written to him to request that he reconsider his plans.
‘Holiday parks are critically important to the tourism industry in North Wales and I’m proud that Clwyd West is home to some of the best in the country.’
He added:
‘Many parks, such as Abbeyford are family owned businesses which provide much needed local employment – it is great to see them thriving and it is important that they get the support they deserve from governments in London and Cardiff Bay.’
