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HANSARDTopical QuestionsDetailed guidance is available. Further guidance will be provided and our aim is to build the new scheme so that it is operational by the end of April. That is a challenge. We are…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman illustrates exactly the issue with such a scheme. Looking at historical tax return data from a year and a half ago gives absolutely no guide as to whether…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to look at specific suggestions. I pay tribute not only to my hon. Friend’s council but to all councils for the sterling work they are doing in delivering our grant…24 Mar 2020HANSARDNotification of Contingent LiabilityThe Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England decided at its meeting ending on 19 March to ask for an expansion in the maximum limit of purchases that may be…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesIt is not the case that those who are on zero hours are not eligible for the existing scheme. Depending on their status, they would absolutely be eligible for the job retention…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesAs I said, we are looking at this in immense detail and at pace. As has been acknowledged by many stakeholders in the industry, there are genuine questions about practicality,…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI thank my hon. Friend for the question. I will be making further announcements about progress on these measures. It is something that we have been looking at in intense detail…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe Government remain committed to doing what they can to support businesses, our people and public services. In the last week, I have announced unprecedented measures to support…24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureWe said that we would aim to have the scheme up and running by the April payroll. This is a brand new system that has to be designed from scratch. Claims could be backdated from 1…24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureThe hon. Member is absolutely right: we must ensure the safety of our workers in their industries. The guidance from the Government last night was clear that people should go to…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we are putting in place the detailed guidance for the scheme, we are actively considering the question of how best to average the earnings of people in this situation. I very…24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureThe Government are committed to improving the vital transport links that people rely on every day. That is why in the Budget we announced a £500 million a year fund for potholes,…24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work he does championing improved accessibility for his disabled constituents, which is why in the Budget we announced £50 million to…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWe are not in favour of a universal basic income, although we have strengthened the safety net for the most vulnerable in our society, with more than £7 billion invested in…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe detailed eligibility criteria are online and will be provided by local authorities. The grants of £10,000 are done on a per premise basis for businesses that are in receipt of…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my right hon. Friend for his comments. It is certainly possible to use those historical returns. They are a year and a half out of date, so they will be necessarily…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI am happy to talk to my hon. Friend further about his particular constituency issue, which I know poses particular challenges. We have committed to providing local…24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the impact on hotel and hospitality businesses in particular. I hope he welcomes the significant cash grant support and business rates…24 Mar 2020HANSARDContingent LiabilityIn my oral statement yesterday I announced a new credit easing scheme called the Covid-19 Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), which is expected to become operational in the week…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI have already mentioned looking at the Denmark scheme and indeed the German scheme. The point is what we are able to deliver at pace. Other countries have had schemes in place…17 Mar 2020