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Cruise ship levy could raise £1m a year in Orkney

A £5 levy on cruise ship passengers arriving in Orkney could raise more than £1m a year, councillors have been told.
The Scottish government is exploring giving local councils new powers to charge such a levy.
Orkney Islands Council has now given its backing in principle to the introduction of new discretionary powers for local authorities.
Councillors on the policy and resources committee were told this week it could raise the significant sum for infrastructure and services across the islands due to the tens of thousands of visitors by sea.
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