Tomos Dafydd Davies has welcomed the announcement that an agreement has been reached between the UK Government and the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on arrangements for the Christmas period.
The UK Government and the devolved administrations agreed on 24th November to a time-limited change to social contact restrictions over the Christmas period to enable people to meet more of their family and friends at home.
It was agreed that:
- Travel restrictions across the four administrations and between tiers will be lifted to provide a window for households to come together between the 23rd and 27th of December.
- Up to three households can form an exclusive ‘bubble’ to meet at home during this period. When a bubble is formed it is fixed, and must not be changed or extended further at any point.
- Each Christmas bubble can meet at home, at a place of worship or an outdoor public place, but existing, more restrictive rules on hospitality and meeting in other venues will be maintained throughout this period.
Tomos Dafydd Davies said:
After an arduous and challenging year for many families separated from loved ones, I am delighted that the UK and devolved governments can offer some Christmas cheer and allow limited, but responsible social interaction between families and friends this festive period."
