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HANSARDThe EconomyAs the hon. Gentleman knows, the Chancellor addressed that issue in his statement earlier. Indeed, he wrote to the industry in March setting out the terms on which Government…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyGiven the hon. Lady’s persistence, I will, but then I will make some progress.08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyAgain, we have taken measures with specific support, which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor set out. That is why we are cutting VAT for campsites and the tourism sector from…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyAgain, this was covered extensively in the earlier debate. First, the furlough is already in place for an extremely long period, until October. That is eight months, and we are…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. We will also ensure that those who have sadly lost their jobs are supported back into work as quickly as possible. We will do that by expanding…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWhen it comes to speaking up for his constituents, I do not think the hon. Gentleman has ever held back, whether or not he is being cheeky in doing so. He raises a very important…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI beg to move, That this House has considered the economy. It is a privilege to open this economic debate, and to do so hot on the heels of a statement from the Chancellor that…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyOne of the advantages of coming after the Chancellor has spoken for two and a half hours is that many of the same issues come up a second time. He was asked about this, and he…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyThe hon. Lady has already had one go, but she can have one more and then I will come to my conclusion.08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI fear that that is almost the same question that the hon. Lady put to the Chancellor earlier. I know that she and I will disagree on the commitment we have to the road-building…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI will make a little progress and then of course come back to the hon. Lady. Now is the time to move to the next step in our economic response. Later this autumn, the Government…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWe have been flexible. The hon. Lady mentioned theatres: we announced a package of £1.57 billion-worth of support as part of the flexibility of which she speaks. People also seem…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI can anticipate the intervention and I will make a little progress first. Over the past 30 years, the United Kingdom has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 40%, but now…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyIt is to address that exact reason that the Chancellor did not simply announce a VAT cut to help that sector. It is also why the “eat out to help out” programme is particularly…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for ScotlandThe UK Government’s response to covid-19 has been UK-wide. More than 750,000 people in Scotland have benefited from the job retention scheme and the self-employed income support…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for ScotlandMy hon. Friend is right to identify the benefit of pooling through the UK approach, and the specific issues relating to the oil and gas industry. That is why industry leaders met…07 Jul 2020HANSARDSchool FundingAs a former teacher, my hon. Friend speaks with great authority on such issues. I absolutely agree that a strong post-16 education system is vital to our recovery. That is why we…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Local AuthoritiesWe have always taken the approach that borrowing is allowed for infrastructure and capital projects, but not day-to-day revenue. That policy will continue. At the same time, all…07 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Prime Minister said last week, we are doubling down on levelling up, and he committed last week to £95 million for shovel-ready projects in the east midlands, in addition…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Local AuthoritiesThe Chair of the Public Accounts Committee will know very well that commercial income carries risk for councils investing in it. We are cognisant of that fact. I advise councils,…07 Jul 2020