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HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportFirst, I thank my hon. Friend for recognising the huge contribution of officials in HMRC, the Treasury and, indeed, across Whitehall in ensuring that that business support was…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportI will take away the fair point that the hon. Gentleman raises about publishing guidance and seek to respond to it constructively. In terms of the £20 a head, often…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportI know that my right hon. Friend is a strong supporter of the Union and part of the strength of the furlough scheme has been its ability to provide support across the United…03 Nov 2020HANSARDTreasuryThat is a very valid question. A whistleblower case, for example, does not require submission of a business case to HMT for approval. There are mandatory causes for exemption.…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTreasuryThat is a very valid question. In a whistleblower case, for example, there is no requirement on the local authority to submit a business case for approval. There are mandatory…02 Nov 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and we debated this yesterday. Much of the debate is about tier 3, but there are businesses that are feeling the impact in tier 2, and we are…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportWe have a long-standing and established methodology in terms of support across the United Kingdom through the Barnett process that allows the broad shoulders of the United…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportThere has been a framework that we have used to shape our discussions. However, is this not what the Opposition motion, in essence, is calling for—a nationalised approach? In…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportI will make a little progress and then of course I will give way. In taking forward the targeted action plan that the Prime Minister has set out, we recognise that there will be…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportI was making a factual point that picked up on the opening remarks of the hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne. The Mayor of Manchester, in his discussions with Government, expressly…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportSure, but for much of the passage of dealing with the pandemic, Opposition Members have often cited international comparisons. Now, when we point out that the scheme we have…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportWhat was clear from what the deputy chief medical officer said was the importance of targeted action. There has been concern in respect of the Welsh Government, but I recognise…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportFirst, the hon. Gentleman is right to recognise the importance of today, the anniversary of a national tragedy that unites us all. As I said to him last time, I am keen to work…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportI beg to move a manuscript amendment, to leave out from “House” to the end of the Question and add: “recognises the virus is spreading differently across the country which…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportI do agree that they cannot be ignored. In the third section of my speech I will come on to the individual support that we have in place and where that stands in international…21 Oct 2020HANSARDAdditional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic SupportI was reading that very letter at my desk this morning ahead of the meeting, and I know exactly the point that the hon. Gentleman refers to. We recognise—I think this was behind…21 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19My right hon. Friend is right about the pressure on businesses in tier 1 as well. That is why, in the package the Chancellor has set out, has been the extension of loan facilities…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness Support Grant: Local AuthoritiesI hold regular discussions with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The original national business grant schemes provided…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19As a Lancastrian myself, I am acutely aware of the impact on the county of Lancashire, which is why my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19My right hon. Friend makes an extremely valid point about the impact on that sector. That is why the Treasury is reviewing small breweries’ relief and, indeed, the Exchequer…20 Oct 2020