Written Question
Thursday 11th February 2021
Asked by:
Robert Largan (Conservative - High Peak)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to respond to the enquiry from the hon. Member for High Peak of 30 November 2020 with regard to Reference Number RL15984.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch
- Leader of HM Official Opposition
I responded to the Member’s email on 15 January.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Nov 2020
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast
"I wholeheartedly welcome the announcement that doctors, nurses and NHS workers will be getting a pay increase. This crisis has shown that we desperately need to invest in our urgent care capacity. That is why I have been campaigning for new urgent care centres for both Tameside Hospital and Stepping …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Nov 2020
Future of Financial Services
"Financial services are worth over £130 billion to the UK economy and support over 1 million jobs, two thirds of which are outside London, so I wholeheartedly welcome this statement. I also welcome the announcement on the sovereign green bonds. Can the Chancellor confirm that those bonds will fund crucial …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 03 Nov 2020
Lockdown: Economic Support
"I welcome the extra support for the self-employed and the news that many of those who did not qualify for the initial furlough scheme will qualify under the extended scheme, but I want to ask the Minister about the bounce back loans, which have been a lifeline for so many …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Oct 2020
Covid-19: Economy Update
"I am really pleased that the Chancellor has listened and shown that this Government will always support the north. I am delighted that these tier 2 retrospective measures, such as the expansion of the job support scheme and the business grants, will make a massive difference to people living in …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 14 Oct 2020
Productivity: Rural Areas
"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Cornwall (Scott Mann) on securing the debate and the excellent case he made for the importance of infrastructure in reducing the rural productivity gap.
A good example of how to do that is the Hope Valley railway line that serves New …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Oct 2020
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support
"I urge my right hon. Friend not to forget areas like the High Peak which, although not under local restrictions themselves, are impacted economically by the local restrictions next door in Greater Manchester. I wish to highlight specifically the events industry, which, if it is allowed to trade again, could …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jul 2020
The Economy
"We face a unique economic challenge that requires bold action, and that is exactly what we have seen from the Chancellor today. It is important to recognise that we are able to take such measures to save jobs now only because of the difficult decisions that have been made over …..."Robert Largan - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 27th March 2020
Asked by:
Robert Largan (Conservative - High Peak)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to support hairdressers affected by covid-19.
Answered by Steve Barclay
The government has announced a significant package of financial support for businesses and employees. Further details of this package are available at: www.businesssupport.gov.uk
Written Question
Thursday 26th March 2020
Asked by:
Robert Largan (Conservative - High Peak)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to support carers affected by covid-19.
Answered by Jesse Norman
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Carers who are directly affected by Covid-19 may be eligible for Statutory Sick Pay, which is now available to those in self-isolation and those caring for those in self-isolation. This also applies to unpaid carers, such as family members living in the same household as someone affected by Covid-19. Employees who earn over £118 per week from a single employer will be eligible for £94.25 per week, rising to £95.85 from 6 April. As announced at Budget, Statutory Sick Pay is now payable from day one of an absence rather than day four.
Anybody who is advised to self-isolate and therefore cannot work will be eligible for Contributory Employment and Support Allowance. This is now payable from the first day of sickness, rather than the eighth. Eligible claimants under 25 will be entitled to £57.90 per week, and over 25s £73.10 per week. This includes carers who have been advised to self-isolate because the person they care for is sick or self-isolating. A person can get ESA for as long as they are incapable of work, up to a year.
For unpaid carers who do not live in the same household, employers may provide assistance such as special leave. Some carers may also be eligible for benefits such as Carer’s Allowance and Universal Credit. Full eligibility criteria can be found on GOV.UK.
The Government has announced that £1.6bn will be provided to local authorities to help them respond to coronavirus pressures across the services they deliver. This is not ringfenced and is intended to help councils address specific pressures that they face. It could be used to help providers deal with costs due to self-isolation and family caring responsibilities.