1. Statement by the First Minister: Update on COVID-19

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:02 pm on 22 December 2021.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 3:02, 22 December 2021

(Translated)

Well, Llywydd, I recognise the impact that restrictions are having on businesses, but shops will reopen here in Wales after Christmas, hospitality will be able to reopen, and some offices will reopen too. Of course, we've been in contact with the sectors to prepare for the impact that the restrictions will have. That's what's brought us to the figures that we've announced today, and that's what will underpin the details that the Minister will announce tomorrow. Throughout the pandemic, we have published the information that we have and the analysis we've carried of that information, and I'm sure that will continue, just as the UK Government uses the information that they have and just as the Chancellor did when he made his announcements this week.