Oral Answers to Questions

Margaret Ferrier Excerpts

Wednesday 18th November 2020 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I understand the point that my hon. Friend makes and the feeling of unfairness that he describes. What we are trying to do with the business rates holiday and all the other measures we have announced is to help all retailers. The best thing we can do is to get through this tough period as well as we possibly can and allow all retailers to reopen and give them our support with our custom. That is what we are aiming for.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind) [V]]

My constituent applied for the EU settlement scheme in September 2019 for her and her son. Fifteen months on, she is still waiting for a decision on her application. With the end of the transition period just a few short weeks away, will the Prime Minister give a cast-iron guarantee that my constituent’s application and all other outstanding applications to the scheme will be concluded before 31 December 2020?

[The Prime Minister]

I understand that the case is now under urgent review and a decision will be made shortly.