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HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for that intervention. He will note that the Government have extended the moratorium on the forfeiture of leases due to covid-19 debts to 30…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Self-Employed WomenWe have introduced an unprecedented package of support for businesses to get through this incredibly challenging period. More than £10 billion of grants has been paid and over…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women in the WorkplaceI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question and, in particular, for highlighting the situation with regard to the hospitality and leisure sector. I speak to many of the…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women in the WorkplaceThe Government are committed to helping all employees during this challenging time. The coronavirus job retention scheme is an unprecedented scheme to protect employment, and it…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women in the WorkplaceI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question. It is important that we manage to supply childcare. That is why women should be able to go to their local authority. They may not…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic OpportunityI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising flexible working. The Government have been clear about the benefits of flexible working for employers and their employees. The…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic OpportunityThe Government take the public sector equality duty into account when developing, implementing and reviewing all policies, including the response to the covid-19 pandemic. We are…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Self-Employed WomenThe Government clearly understand the challenges for the self-employed, in particular, arising from the arrival of a new baby or adoption. We are working on additional guidance…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: High Street Businesses:As you will see from my hairstyle, Mr Speaker, I am desperately awaiting the opening of hairdressers and barbers too. It is key that we get this right, though. The economic…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitality Sector: Covid-19It is time for me to add my voice to those of Members across the House expressing their condolences to the loved ones of Jo Cox and, indeed, wishing a swift recovery to the hon.…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office IT System (Review)The December 2019 settlement comprised a comprehensive settlement of £57.75 million. The Post Office has opened a historical shortfall scheme for postmasters who were not part of…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office IT System (Review)On 10 June, the Government announced an independent review to consider whether the Post Office has learned the necessary lessons from the Horizon trial judgments and to provide an…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkThe hon. Lady is mistaken if she believes that the review does not look at the managerial responsibility of all the people responsible for what has happened, and we need to listen…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: High Street Businesses:The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to highlight the plight of independent businesses. That is why I was pleased to go to Northcote Road in Clapham to see what they were doing…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: High Street Businesses:My Department has regular discussions with Housing, Communities and Local Government colleagues on the impact of covid-19 on high street businesses. We have provided unprecedented…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkThe Post Office is obviously made up of small businesses, which are subject to the same problems as any, and Scotland, with its rural nature, has been affected. That is why we…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitality Sector: Covid-19Indeed, Sheffield City Council has paid £87 million to 7,329 business premises. We have provided an unprecedented package of financial support to businesses in the hospitality…16 Jun 2020HANSARDStart-Up BusinessesI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for the work that he has done with small businesses for many years, including when we were working with businesses together. I know that he…16 Jun 2020HANSARDStart-Up BusinessesWe want to make the UK the best place to start and grow a business, and it should not matter where in the UK that is. The start-up loans programme has helped more people to…16 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitality Sector: Covid-19It is not only that we need a pint. For pubs, it is about not just coming back for the opening, but making sure that it is an enjoyable experience for people, so they keep on…16 Jun 2020