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HANSARDVAT: Tourism and HospitalityThe temporary reduced rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors came into effect on 15 July 2020 and is helping to support the cash flow and viability of over 150,000…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise the concern for the valuable arts sector that the hon. Lady describes, which is why we have put £1.57 billion towards it. As I have said, £330 million of that has…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend for his question. With a name like Jesse Norman—my hon. Friend will know that there was an American opera singer, now alas dead, of the same name—and as…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19The Government have taken unprecedented steps to support the self-employed, as the House will be aware. So far, the Government have paid out £13.4 billion of support through the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDVAT: Tourism and HospitalityAs my hon. Friend will know, it has already been extended and she will also be aware that we have put in place a scheme for people who have VAT debt, to allow a payment process…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Covid-19The Government have provided an unprecedented package of support for people, businesses and public services throughout the UK, totalling more than £200 billion. That has included…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Covid-19As the hon. Gentleman will know, the current state of affairs was agreed between the Scottish Government and the UK Government after exhaustive consultation and discussion by the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Covid-19The Chancellor has been very clear that because we are in the midst of a pandemic, we are likely to see, and we are indeed already seeing, some redundancies. There is no doubt…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady very much for the concern that she describes. I understand the problem. As she will know, the situation with people on lower income levels who may also be on…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Job Retention and IncomesI am delighted that my hon. Friend draws Bolton Wanderers into a discussion on the Floor of the House of Commons—it is a very fine club. He will know that we have committed almost…20 Oct 2020HANSARDFiscal Support: Job Retention and IncomesThe pandemic has unfolded at different paces in countries around the world, and countries have acted in a way that works best for their respective economies. In this country, the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDContingencies Fund Advance: Covid-19HM Revenue and Customs will incur new expenditure in connection with the Government’s response to the covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21 Parliamentary approval for additional resources…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeAnd with that, let me sit down.17 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeI have very little time—if the hon. Member does not mind, I will proceed. That bonus is an important aspect because it provides a marginal benefit to a very large group of…17 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeI have not seen the National Institute of Economic and Social Research analysis that the hon. Gentleman talks about, which is somewhat embarrassing, since I am a governor of the…17 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeI congratulate the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) on introducing the motion and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting the debate. I…17 Sept 2020HANSARDExport Costs: Northern Ireland to Great BritainThe Government have been actively engaging with businesses, and fully committed to providing them with the information and support needed to prepare for the end of the transition…15 Sept 2020HANSARDExport Costs: Northern Ireland to Great BritainAs the right hon. Gentleman will know, these topics are currently very live matters of discussion between this country and the EU, and I am not going to comment on that. However,…15 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Sales TaxI am very grateful for the suggestion. Now that the right hon. Gentleman has placed it on the public record, I will ask my officials to look more closely at it and to engage with…15 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Sales TaxThe Chancellor has regular discussions on a range of topics with Cabinet colleagues. As the right hon. Gentleman will know, the Government are committed to a fundamental review of…15 Sept 2020