The Economy of South Wales West

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales – in the Senedd at 1:31 pm on 27 January 2021.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP 1:31, 27 January 2021

Thank you, Minister. I recently contacted you regarding the plight of gaming arcades, and in your response you state that you had to take difficult decisions on eligibility criteria. These businesses, which your Government has classified as being the same as casinos or licensed betting establishments—which they're not—are being denied the same support as other leisure businesses in Wales. And whilst their counterparts in Scotland and England receive support, why is it the case that bingo halls can receive support but high-street gaming arcades cannot? Minister, will you arrange to meet with representatives of the three impacted businesses within my region to hear their plight? If these businesses are forced to close, hundreds of people will lose their jobs. Thank you.