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Holidays in Wales update from Welsh Government - with this message for visitors

Economy minister Ken Skates said there were no plans to restrict holidaymakers at this stage

Tourists return to Abersoch after lockdown. Pictured: View of the busy beach. Photo by Ian Cooper

Welsh Government has no plans to stop tourists coming to Wales from England but urged people to "do the right thing".

The Welsh Government has put travel restrictions on areas in local lockdown in Wales - preventing people from leaving and travelling to these counties without good reason.

Economy Minister Ken Skates was today asked if any steps would be taken to prevent people living in areas under lockdown in England from travelling to parts of Wales not under restrictions for a holiday.

He said there was no plan to do this but urged people to act responsibly and praised tourism and hospitality firms for the work they are doing to keep people safe.

He said it was fine balancing act to maintain economic activity but also protect the public.

Ken Skates, Minister for Economy and Transport, and Minister for North Wales(Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)

Mr Skates said: "People have their own role in judging what they should and should not do, not just what they can and cannot do.

"It's vitally important if anyone decides to come to Wales on holiday or for a visit that they do so in a safe way.

"I've seen tourist businesses respond to the virus in an incredible way, putting in place measures to protect their customers, to protect their workers.