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HANSARD 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 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateAs I said, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government will have already been in touch with my hon. Friend’s local council through MHCLG. They will be the…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateThe hon. Lady asked about flooding. In last week’s Budget we outlined a variety of packages to help the communities affected by that. First and foremost, there was £120 million to…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMeasures to help those who are self-employed and in the gig economy are already taking effect as a result of the measures taken last week. The Secretary of State for Housing,…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of speed in Wales and everywhere else. That is why we have taken steps to make Barnett consequentials available in advance as…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateFar from being absurd, President Macron yesterday announced exactly €300 billion in loan guarantee schemes.17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateAs I said, the Housing Secretary will shortly outline our measures to protect renters. We understand well the point that the hon. Lady makes.17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMy hon. Friend is right that speed is of the essence. The loan programme will be available from early next week. My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury is doing…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateThose in the leisure and hospitality and the retail sectors are of course particularly impacted by what we are experiencing, which is why the package of measures announced today…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI shall be happy to look at that suggestion. The hon. Lady also asked a specific question about VAT on postponed accounting. I am actively considering that, in terms of when we…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateIf those businesses are already receiving small business rate relief, that will be known to the local authorities, which will shortly be writing to them to request their financial…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMy right hon. Friend the Environment Secretary is engaging actively with supermarkets to make sure that all aspects of our food supply are secure, including deliveries and…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateIt is not just loans; it is loans and grants and tax relief on business rates, as well as deferral of tax payments through time to pay and reimbursement for statutory sick pay.…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI am happy to take on board the suggestion from the hon. Gentleman. I will raise it with the Health Secretary, who I know is actively looking at ways to bring extra people into…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMy right hon. Friend has made a good point. I believe that providing liquidity now ensures sustainability for the future, but he is right to identify the further steps that are…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the vital importance of our ports, particularly Dover. They are conduits for trade and everything else that our country needs at…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI have already committed to that urgent piece of work that we are undertaking. We have already improved the financial security available to people who find themselves either ill…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateIt is because of what was announced yesterday and the particular impact on the hospitality sector that today we have announced a series of steps of considerable support for that…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI can tell my hon. Friend that the grant schemes are being delivered in the coming weeks. Businesses will receive a letter from local authorities. My right hon. Friend the…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateMany of the workers in the gig economy will benefit from statutory sick pay, depending on their exact contractual relationship with their employers, but the measures that we…17 Mar 2020