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1201371

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has undertaken an equality impact assessment of the terms of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme on women who have taken time out from earning for (a) maternity and (b) childcare reasons in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	55936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/06/2020 answer text <p>HMT takes care to pay due regard to the equality impacts of its policy decisions relating to the Covid-19 outbreak, including the equality impacts of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme, in line with all legal requirements and the Government’s commitment to promoting equality.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 15/06/2020 11:55:14 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1201472

registered interest
date	08/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme: Maternity Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has carried out an equality impact assessment of the 10 June 2020 cut-off date for accessing the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in relation to women currently on maternity leave; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	55937
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>HM Treasury carefully considers the equality impacts of individual policies on those with protected characteristics, including gender, in line with both its legal obligations and its strong commitment to equality issues.</p><p> </p><p>On 9 June, the Government announced that parents returning to work in the coming months, including women currently on maternity leave, will be eligible for furlough scheme even after 10 June cut-off date.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 16/06/2020 10:47:15 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1199609

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Newspaper Press: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much financial support has been provided from the public purse to (a) news providers who belong to the Independent Community News Network and (b) other news providers via (i) the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, (ii) the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, (iii) Government-backed loans, (iv) the deferral of the next quarter of VAT, (v) the scrapping of VAT on e-publications and (v) the £35 million public information campaign entitled All-in, All together.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	53370
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2020 answer text <p>The four government backed loan schemes have seen over £40bn lent to hundreds of thousands of businesses, whilst, as of midnight 7<sup>th</sup> June, 8.9 million jobs had been furloughed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), with a total of £19.6bn claimed, and 2.6 million claims had been made through the Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS), with a total value of £7.5 bn. The VAT deferral is worth over £30 billion or 1.5% of GDP with £22.4bn deferred by 251,000 businesses so far.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has published aggregate application and approval figures on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) and Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) since 12 May but does not hold specific breakdown information relating to collective sectors or organisations which have accessed these schemes, including the Independent News Network and other news providers. The Government is actively considering what further data can be made available in the future. HMRC will publish Official Statistics covering the CJRS and the SEISS on 11 June.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 10/06/2020 15:10:04 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1198709

registered interest
date	01/06/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund and Small Business Grants Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussion he has had with local authorities on the level of residual funding from the (a) Small Business Grant Fund and (b) Retail and Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund; and if he will make it his policy to allow any underspend to be allocated by local authorities on the same terms as the Discretionary Grants Fund.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	51833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2020 answer text <p>As of 31 May, over £10 billion of Small Business Grants and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants had been paid to over 819,000 business premises. We encourage Local Authorities to make remaining payments to eligible businesses as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>We used the best data we had available when allocating grant funding to Local Authorities, however it has since become apparent that in some cases these original allocations were based on imperfect information regarding the number of eligible businesses. Some Local Authorities have an over-allocation of funding, whereas others do not. Therefore, allowing Local Authorities to use their own underspends from the grant schemes to give further discretionary grants would create unfair local disparities in the level of support provided to businesses.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is aware that some small businesses have found themselves excluded from the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund because of the way they interact with the business rates system. That is why the Government has allocated up to an additional £617 million to Local Authorities to enable them to give discretionary grants to businesses in this situation.</p><p> </p><p>Local Authorities are in the process of setting up their discretionary schemes, and we expect many Local Authorities to launch these schemes in the coming weeks. The Government continues to review the economic situation and consider what support businesses and other organisations need.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch grouped question UIN 52342 question first answered 04/06/2020 16:38:09 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1197719

registered interest
date	20/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Economics of Biodiversity Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to apply the interim findings of the Dasgupta review on the economics of biodiversity to decisions on economic policy and spending decisions being made in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	49651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>Protecting and enhancing the UK’s natural capital assets is essential to delivering on the government’s ambitious environmental agenda and ensuring a strong and sustainable economic recovery from the impacts of Covid-19. The government welcomes Professor Dasgupta’s interim report and looks forward to receiving and responding to the full report in due course.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 02/06/2020 06:58:41 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1196728

registered interest
date	18/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Self-employment Income Support Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he is having about extending the duration and expanding the scope of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS); whether he will make it his policy to extend SEISS at least as long as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme; and when he plans to make an announcement about the future of the SEISS.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	48384
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2020 answer text <p>The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced an extension to the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme on 29 May.</p><p> </p><p>Eligible individuals whose business is adversely affected by COVID-19 will be able to claim a second and final grant when the scheme reopens for further applications in August. Individuals will be able to claim a taxable grant worth 70 per cent of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months’ worth of profits and capped at £6,570 in total.</p><p> </p><p>There will be no further changes and no further extensions to the scheme, which continues to be one of the most generous in the world.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 48303 48652 49040 49748 question first answered 02/06/2020 10:36:05 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1192558

registered interest
date	04/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Social Enterprises: Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will permit social impact financiers to provide fast, low interest loans under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme to (a) co-operatives, (b) mutual societies and (c) other social enterprises; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	42981
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/05/2020 answer text The Government has set out an unprecedented package of support for all businesses affected by this crisis, including the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).<p> </p><p>On 3 April the Chancellor extended the eligibility of the scheme so that all viable small and medium-sized businesses affected by Covid-19, and not just those viable businesses unable to secure regular commercial financing, are now eligible to borrow under CBILS.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses can access loans from £50,001 up to £5 million and the Government will cover the first 12 months’ interest payments and any fees. The interest rate charged on finance facilities will be set at the discretion of each lender. The Government expects that these rates will be competitive and fairly priced, taking into account the unprecedented situation businesses may currently face. All lenders must clearly explain the interest and fees that they will charge over the duration of the facility.</p><p> </p><p>Co-operatives and other mutuals are eligible to borrow under CBILS, provided they meet the wider scheme eligibility criteria. The Government recognises the value of co-operatives, and officials will continue to engage with sector representatives to understand the impact of the disruption caused by COVID-19.</p><p> </p><p>Any lender, including social impact financiers, who wish to become accredited should contact the BBB.</p><p> </p><p>As of 13 May, there are 68 accredited lenders participating in CBILS,</p><p>and this list can be found on the British Business Bank’s website: <a href="https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils-2/current-accredited-lenders-and-partners/" target="_blank">https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ourpartners/coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme-cbils-2/current-accredited-lenders-and-partners/</a>.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 13/05/2020 13:19:25 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1192323

registered interest
date	01/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the timeframe is for the commencement of the review of the duration of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme; if he will make it his policy to implement an immediate extension to that scheme; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	41964
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until October 2020. Extending the scheme in its current form until July will provide workers, businesses and the economy with clarity on this vital support. After July, the Government will introduce more flexibility to the furlough scheme in a measured way that protects people’s incomes and helps support furloughed employees as they return to work. From August through to the end of October, employers currently using the scheme will have more flexibility to bring their furloughed employees back to work part-time while still receiving support from the scheme. Employers using the scheme will start contributing some of the costs of their workers’ salaries, substituting in part the contribution that the Government is currently making. The Government will outline more details of how this will work by the end of May.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 41965 question first answered 12/05/2020 16:19:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1192324

registered interest
date	01/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of uncertainty on a potential extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme beyond 20 June 2020 on the ability of eligible business to (a) forward plan for their own viability and (b) protect jobs; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	41965
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government has extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until October 2020. Extending the scheme in its current form until July will provide workers, businesses and the economy with clarity on this vital support. After July, the Government will introduce more flexibility to the furlough scheme in a measured way that protects people’s incomes and helps support furloughed employees as they return to work. From August through to the end of October, employers currently using the scheme will have more flexibility to bring their furloughed employees back to work part-time while still receiving support from the scheme. Employers using the scheme will start contributing some of the costs of their workers’ salaries, substituting in part the contribution that the Government is currently making. The Government will outline more details of how this will work by the end of May.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman grouped question UIN 41964 question first answered 12/05/2020 16:19:24 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1192325

registered interest
date	01/05/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Hospitality Industry: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he plans to publish the Government's policy on extended support for the hospitality industry in the event of a gradual easing of the lockdown; what discussions he has had with representatives of the hospitality industry on the long-term effect of social distancing on that industry; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Pavilion
tabling member printed	Caroline Lucas
uin	41966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>During this difficult time the Treasury is working intensively with employers, delivery partners, industry groups and other government departments to understand the long-term effects of social distancing across all key areas of the economy.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the extreme disruption the necessary actions to combat Covid-19 are having on businesses and sectors like hospitality.</p><p> </p><p>That is why the Chancellor has already announced unprecedented support for individuals and businesses, to protect against the current economic emergency. This includes grant schemes such as the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund and the Discretionary Grant Fund; a range of government-backed and guaranteed loan schemes; the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure sectors may further be eligible for a business rates holiday.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to monitor the impact of government support with regard to supporting public services, businesses, individuals, and sectors such as hospitality. We are also keeping the exit strategy of all schemes under review as we respond to this pandemic and consider the longer-term economic recovery.</p> answering member constituency Saffron Walden answering member printed Kemi Badenoch question first answered 11/05/2020 07:51:33 answering member 4597 label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch
tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas