11. Debate: Coronavirus

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:31 pm on 20 October 2020.

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Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru 5:31, 20 October 2020

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Just to be clear: Plaid Cymru supports this firebreak, because it's been apparent for some time, I think, that the route we were on hadn't been working. We've been asking for a reset, and the data that the Government has shared with us over the past few days has confirmed that we were right in saying that, and I'm grateful for that data, which has been shared with us. But, even then, our support in taking this step, which will have a far reaching impact on people, does depend on a number of elements. 

Helen Mary Jones will discuss the economic issues, that we need substantial and swift support for the businesses and individuals who will feel the impact of this—the tourism and hospitality sector is an obvious one in my constituency and elsewhere, but there are many other businesses that are suffering, so we will continue to press for that.

May I appeal particularly here, please, please do urgently publish the list of businesses and sectors that will be expected to close immediately? M&G Windows in Holyhead is one of the businesses that have been in touch today to say that they have read and re-read the explanatory notes, but they are still none the wiser. So, businesses need to know, but they also need to know, as soon as possible, not only what will happen from this Friday, but what will happen after this lockdown, which brings me to the main theme of my contribution this afternoon.