Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure people working the airline sector are not made redundant.

The Government recognises the importance of the UK aviation industry, which is why the Chancellor set out his commitment to support the industry.

The Government has announced a package of measures, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which help firms to retain employees. This Scheme will allow businesses to put employees on temporary leave, with the Government paying cash grants of 80% of their wages up to a cap of £2,500 per month, providing the business keeps the person employed.