JANET Finch-Saunders, MS for Aberconwy, has urged the First Minister, Mark Drakeford, and the Welsh Government to review the business funding support eligibility rules for self-catering owners.
Speaking on the potential plight of businesses, Mrs Finch-Saunders said: “I know that one of my constituents with a hospitality business has witnessed a £60,000 loss as a direct result of the compounded assault of restrictions and cancellations.
“Many self-catering accommodation owners have contacted my office in despair as they cannot access financial support, despite having lost bookings worth thousands.
“It is wholly unfair that the Welsh Government have created a ridiculous rule that self-catering properties have to be for 30 people or more.”
Mrs Finch-Saunders also called for the devolved government to consider increasing the financial aid available to these companies.
She added: “I have questioned the First Minister today (January 18), urging his administration to act on the avoidable issues raised by changing the eligibility rules for self-catering accommodation owners, as well as consider increasing the funding available to help save the sector and jobs.”
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