Will the Minister state what support will be made available to assist vineyards in Wales encountering financial challenges in light of the coronavirus pandemic?
The Welsh Government has introduced a range of support measures for businesses which may also apply to vineyards depending on their individual circumstances. Some vineyards may be eligible for the Non Domestic Rates relief scheme, dependant on certain criteria. Local Authorities also have the power to provide discretionary relief to ratepayers who are outside the established Non Domestic Rates relief schemes.
On 10 April, the Welsh Government also published further details about our Economic Resilience Fund, including eligibility criteria, and some vineyards may instead be eligible for it:
https://gov.wales/find-out-if-your-business-eligible-support-new-economic-resilience-fund