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HANSARDLife Sciences Sector: Vaccine ManufacturingWe have set up a vaccines taskforce to lead and co-ordinate all the Government’s activities to develop and manufacture a coronavirus vaccine. As part of that, we are investing £93…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWe have taken a whole-economy approach, as the right hon. Gentleman knows, and I have set out the measures that we have put in place. With regard to the retail and hospitality…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI do welcome the constructive tone in which we have approached our exchanges over the past few weeks, but what I would just say to the right hon. Gentleman is that if he looks at…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWe want to support businesses, and I have set out a range of measures that we have put in place. The hon. Lady referred to a matter that ultimately is for HMRC and Her Majesty’s…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI have set out the full range of support available to all sectors across the economy, and the automotive sector can take full advantage of that. I would point out that the job…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI have detailed discussions with all Cabinet and ministerial colleagues. I recognise the challenge ahead of us—there is no doubt about that—but we have provided a significant…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe issue that my hon. Friend raises is raised with me regularly by businesses, and I completely understand the economic rationale that his constituents have outlined to him. As…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe Government have introduced an unprecedented package of support. This includes grants for small businesses, a rates holiday for businesses operating in the retail, leisure and…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesMy right hon. Friend, I know, has been engaging with businesses through virtual networks across Warwickshire, and I thank him for the work that he is doing locally. What I would…16 Jun 2020HANSARDInsolvencyAs I am sure the hon. Gentleman will know, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is working with the tourism sector, and there is…16 Jun 2020HANSARDInsolvencyThe level of support we have provided across the economy is incredibly favourable by any international comparison. The furlough scheme will be in place for a full eight months.…16 Jun 2020HANSARDInsolvencyMy hon. Friend raises an important point, and this is part of the Bill. While Companies House has extended the period for filing accounts, we will give businesses the maximum…16 Jun 2020HANSARDInsolvencyMy hon. Friend is proving to be a real champion for businesses in his constituency, and he raises an incredibly important point. The impact assessment of the Bill’s measures…16 Jun 2020HANSARDInsolvencyMr Speaker, may I join you in your words about our former colleague, Jo Cox? We have introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill to help companies maximise their…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat an intelligent question. On 20 April, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor announced a package of support worth £1.25 billion for fast-growing innovative companies and that,…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI thank my hon. Friend for doing his bit to support businesses in his constituency. In coming up with the workplace guidance, which has allowed businesses to open safely, we have…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan SchemeI am tabling this statement for the benefit of hon. and right hon. Members to bring to their attention the details of changes we have made to the coronavirus large business…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCOP26: New Date AnnouncementI am tabling this statement for the benefit of honourable and right honourable Members to bring to their attention the new date that has been announced for COP26 United Nations…09 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness UpdateI hereby give notice of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s intention to seek an advance from the contingencies fund totalling £5,673,000 to enable…08 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Credit Reinsurance Scheme: Contingent LiabilityI am tabling this statement for the benefit of hon. and right hon. Members to bring to their attention details of the support provided to businesses and supply chains through the…04 Jun 2020