Commenting on the concerns expressed by tourism and hospitality leaders in North Wales, who fear for the survivability of the sector as four counties face further restrictions from 6pm this evening, Darren Millar MS – the Shadow Minister for Tourism – said:
”The Welsh Government has a legal duty to ensure that any coronavirus restrictions it imposes on the people of Wales are proportionate, but it is yet to demonstrate how the widespread local measures it is taking in North East Wales meet that test.”
The rules are being tightened in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, and Wrexham following a rise in cases, and will come into force at 6pm today.
“The First Minister has repeatedly said that there is no evidence of a link between tourists and recent increases in positive Covid-19 cases in Wales yet the new travel restrictions from 6pm tonight may well deal the knock-out blow to many previously successful businesses which rely on visitors to make themselves viable.
“Ministers need to think again about their plans and put together a wider package of support to enable these businesses and the jobs that depend on them to survive.”