Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Economy – in the Senedd at 1:47 pm on 1 December 2021.
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, the new variant of COVID-19 has caused understandable worry, particularly given that we don't know yet how virulent the variant is, and therefore we can't accurately ascertain the threat of the virus to Wales. Nevertheless, the news of a new variant will cause some real worry for Welsh businesses, and so it's crucial that there is an ongoing dialogue with the Welsh Government about the impact of the new variant on how we live and work so that businesses are consulted on any new measures or any changes to existing measures and strategies. Now, I listened very carefully to the answer you gave my colleague the Member for the Vale of Clwyd, but, Minister, at this stage, can you tell us how is the new variant affecting the Welsh Government's economic recovery plans? And can you tell us whether the Welsh Government intends to announce any new measures targeted at businesses in Wales before Christmas?