Written question WQ100059
- Asked by
- Louise EmeryReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the financial impact of the wildfires on the self-catering sector?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (Adam Price)
We recognise that the presence of wildfires in a region may affect self-catering lettings. I am aware that the recent fires in the Rhinogydd in the Sychnant Pass and Blaenavon caused temporary disruption to local campsites and holiday lets. There is currently limited published evidence quantifying impacts on the tourism sector or self-catering accommodation specifically however we are monitoring the effects of these incidents on affected communities.