Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has for requiring government departments to reduce their spending in the 2020-21 financial year.

Departments have been reviewing their plans for this year in light of the focus they are putting on Covid-19 response and recovery, accelerating and reprioritising activity as necessary.

As we exit the current crisis, we will take stock of the economy and public finances and make further decisions as required