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HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportThe hon. Lady talks about rolling programmes. It is clear that the Labour party believes that we should have a rolling programme of national lockdowns. That would be enormously…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportOf course I agree with the Prime Minister.20 Oct 2020HANSARDJob Support SchemeOver the course of the coronavirus job retention scheme, more than 9 million jobs were protected through the furlough scheme. The job support scheme that replaces it will come…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. Obviously, the hon. Gentleman raises a similar point to my right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis)—in a co-ordinated attack. Such…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that this Government remain absolutely committed to our ambitious plans to double research and development funding over the course of the next few years.…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportEarlier this month, I announced that businesses forced to close as a result of local restrictions will be eligible for a grant of up to £3,000 a month. Their employees will be…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportIt is disappointing to hear the hon. Gentleman’s tone. It is obviously a very difficult time for many people in this country as we evolve our response to this virus, but what we…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportI am glad the hon. Lady recognises the economic damage that lockdowns do, which is why, when we had this debate last week, I did pose the question as to why the Opposition were…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI did say we would do what it takes, and I think that £200 billion later, with almost 9 million jobs protected, we see the evidence that we have done. We will continue to do what…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman will know that, as a result of Liverpool entering tier 3 restrictions, those conversations have happened with representatives from the Government and the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDJob Support SchemeWhen we announced the job support scheme, it was, in fact, warmly welcomed by several business groups and trade unions, with which I was happy to work in designing the scheme. I…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government have put in place a £200 billion programme of support to help jobs and businesses throughout this crisis. Although we will not be able to save every job or…20 Oct 2020HANSARDJob Support SchemeIn Bradford and elsewhere, we would not like to see any job losses, but the reality is that what is happening to our economy means that, sadly, many people—almost three quarters…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that there are businesses that are experiencing a difficult time, especially in the sectors he mentioned. Our comprehensive set of…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. We should have an eye on our recovery and he is absolutely right that entrepreneurship can play an important part in driving that…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportThe hon. Lady talks about the Scottish Government introducing a £500 grant. It was the UK Government who introduced a £500 grant and provided Barnett funding for the Scottish…20 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Covid-19 Restrictions: Economic SupportWe have announced the job support scheme, which will take effect on 1 November, following the closure of the coronavirus job retention scheme. Those who are working in closed…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend—like my hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (Mr Clarke) and the Mayor of the Tees Valley, Ben Houchen—is a fantastic champion for the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am glad that the hon. Lady recognises that we have provided substantial funding for the test and trace system. Although there have been times when we would all have wished that…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Economic Support PackageMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is a blunt instrument. It would cause needless damage to parts of our country where virus rates are low.14 Oct 2020