8. Statement by the First Minister: Coronavirus — December Restrictions

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:15 pm on 1 December 2020.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative 6:15, 1 December 2020

Now, First Minister, as a result of your draconian restrictions on our pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality industry, it is fair to say, you know from letters received, that West Conwy Pubwatch are exercising their right to not allow you entry to their premises. You are barred. And the move is being supported by over 100 pubs and 300 hospitality businesses. In fact, should you try to enter, they will now seek police assistance on this.

You told the nation that the restrictions will be strengthened to focus on places where we meet and where coronavirus thrives. Yet, you have ignored stats proving where coronavirus is thriving and where it is not. Last week, Wales had 211.3 cases per 100,000 whilst Conwy county had 19.6 cases. On Saturday, Conwy had a rate of 9.3, and on Sunday, just six per 100,000. Today, zero cases are being recorded. So, do, after all, provide this Chamber with the evidence proving that the devastation that will be caused to our hospitality and leisure sector in Conwy is fair, balanced and proportionate, to which I always thought regulations were based on.

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