Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether employers can claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employees who (1) were furloughed as of 28 February and (2) were transferred under TUPE between 28 February and 19 March.

A new employer is eligible to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in respect of the employees of a previous business transferred after 28 February 2020 if either the TUPE or PAYE business succession rules apply to the change in ownership. Further guidance on the CJRS has been published on GOV.UK.