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HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI have been very clear that we should get boosted, encourage our constituents to get boosted, take the lateral flow tests, wear masks and engage in normal activity as far as we…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s points. I have constant contact with the Chancellor, and I will make sure he is very aware of the range and strength of opinion in the House…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI thank my right hon. Friend and neighbour for his question. As I think he will appreciate from his time in Government, some of those decisions come from those above me. It is…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThe Government will always look at such matters. We have maintained the self-isolation £500 payment, means-tested through local authorities, but we will obviously keep all matters…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessAs I have said repeatedly, the Government are engaging across sectors. I recognise the depth and breadth of the impact of this variant, and we will look very carefully at what we…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessWe have put in a range of interventions, be that through loans, the furlough scheme, support through grants or support through reliefs from VAT and business rates. We will…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThe advice is clear: one should get the booster as quickly as possible—I did so on Saturday—take lateral flow tests and act responsibly. On Monday, I shall take my Salisbury team…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThe right hon. Gentleman legitimately raises a point about the whole range of businesses affected. That is why the Government’s priority was to give local authorities maximum…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI thank the Father of the House for his comments, and point out that there is £250 million of funds still to be given to businesses through the additional restrictions grants.…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessIt is really important that we follow the best advice to get jabbed, take those lateral flow tests and wear masks. However, where we possibly can, we should also continue to…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessAs I have said, the Government are meeting a dozen representatives from the sector this afternoon to assess the latest situation and see what more can be done.16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessAs ever, my hon. Friend makes sensible points, and I will certainly look carefully at what he has said, and we will look at it in light of the representations we receive this…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessWhat we will do is listen carefully and act appropriately. Just yesterday, we secured this covid additional relief fund to support the supply chain and city centre economies, but…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessOf course, the devolved authorities will secure £77.6 billion next year, which is £12.6 billion more than this year. Just yesterday, £430 million of additional money was agreed…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessIt is clear that omicron is much more transmissible than other coronavirus variants, which is why, as the Prime Minister announced on Sunday, we are offering every eligible adult…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his questions. The Chancellor has been deeply engaged with business representatives throughout this pandemic and he will continue to be so. He…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessClearly we have worked hard throughout to bring customised support to different sectors, with a range of grants, reliefs and direct support through furlough. The Chancellor was…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is absolutely right to draw the House’s attention to the wider impact across related businesses, which is why Ministers will this…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessI thank the hon. Lady for her question. The Government worked very closely with the sector in the determination of the parameters of the live events reinsurance scheme—I was…16 Dec 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Government Support for BusinessThroughout this pandemic, we have received representations from many sectors, we have introduced a range of interventions to deal with the challenges, and we will continue to…16 Dec 2021