Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to extend the timeframe for the (a) Job Retention Scheme and (b) Self-Employment Support Scheme for industries that are unable to resume economic activities as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.
Answered by Jesse Norman - Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
After eight months of the CJRS, the scheme will close at the end of October. The SEISS will remain open for applications for the second and final grant until 19 October.
It is the case that some sectors will be affected by coronavirus for longer than others, and the Government will seek to support those sectors appropriately.
The Government will continue to engage with businesses and representative groups with the aim of ensuring that support provided is right for those sectors and for the economy as a whole.
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many meetings Ministers of his Department have had in the last three months with representatives of the aviation industry on tackling the covid-19 outbreak.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch - Leader of HM Official Opposition
Treasury Ministers and officials meet with a wide range of stakeholders across sectors as part of ongoing policy development and implementation.
Ministers and officials from the Department for Transport are in regular contact with airlines, airports and unions to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on the sector and its workers.
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many meetings Ministers of his Department have had with representatives of UK airports since the start covid-19 outbreak; and what the frequency of those meetings were.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch - Leader of HM Official Opposition
Treasury Ministers and officials meet with a wide range of stakeholders across sectors as part of ongoing policy development and implementation.
Ministers and officials from the Department for Transport are in regular contact with airlines, airports and unions to understand the impact that COVID-19 is having on the sector and its workers.
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to mitigate for the effect of potential price rises in fuel and food for low-income families in the North West in the event the UK leaving the EU with no deal.
Answered by Rishi Sunak
The Government has been clear that should there be no deal, we would support the economy through whatever appropriate action is necessary.HM Treasury routinely monitors existing economic conditions and risks, and the Government has a range of mechanisms available to support vulnerable people from price rises.
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the cost of living for low-income families in Garston and Halewood constituency.
Answered by Rishi Sunak
We would prefer to leave with a deal, and we will work in an energetic and determined way to get that better deal.
The Government is turbocharging preparations to ensure we are ready to leave on 31 October, and all necessary funds will be made available.
HM Treasury routinely monitors economic conditions and risks, and the Government has a range of mechanisms available to support vulnerable people and low resilience places. Furthermore, officials estimate the direct impact of spending decisions on household living standards, and this is a central consideration when allocating public funds. The most recent published record of this is at Budget 2018, and is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2018-documents
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the fiscal effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the (a) automotive industry, (b) pharmaceutical industry and (c) food industry in the North West in the subsequent (i) three months and (ii) six months.
Answered by John Glen
The Government has been stepping up preparations for this outcome. We have made more than £8 billion available to prepare for EU Exit since the referendum, including £2.1 billion specifically for No Deal planning.
The government is monitoring businesses and sectors which may be exposed to short-term difficulties as a result of EU Exit. We are considering how best to support businesses across the country in the run up to or immediately after EU Exit.
Asked by: Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent fiscal steps his Department has taken to mitigate the effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the (a) automotive industry, (b) pharmaceutical industry and (c) the food industry in the North West; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by John Glen
The Government has been stepping up preparations for this outcome. We have made more than £8 billion available to prepare for EU Exit since the referendum, including £2.1 billion specifically for No Deal planning.
The government is monitoring businesses and sectors which may be exposed to short-term difficulties as a result of EU Exit. We are considering how best to support businesses across the country in the run up to or immediately after EU Exit.