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House of Commons · General Debate

Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support)

13 January 2021 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Tracy Brabin Lab Barnsley Central

EconomyEmploymentBenefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Tracy Brabin raised concerns about covid-19 financial assistance (gaps in support) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The Bill aims to identify gaps in financial support provided during the pandemic, particularly for those excluded from existing schemes.
  • It calls on the Government to report steps they intend to take to address issues faced by individuals and businesses left without meaningful support.
  • The Bill seeks to include newly self-employed individuals in the SEISS scheme, support company directors through an income support scheme, waive tax for freelancers whose income is less than their tax bill, and provide grants to those refused access to furlough.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Tracy Brabin Lab Barnsley Central

The Bill aims to identify gaps in financial support provided during the pandemic, particularly for those excluded from existing schemes. It calls on the Government to report steps they intend to take to address these issues. The speaker highlights several cases of individuals and businesses that have been left without meaningful support, such as Kim, a make-up artist denied local authority grants and self-employment income due to eligibility rules; Zoe's sister Louise, who attempted suicide after being denied a bounce back loan; James, who lost his job and savings when sites closed. The Bill seeks to include newly self-employed individuals in the SEISS scheme, support company directors through an income support scheme, waive tax for freelancers whose income is less than their tax bill, and provide grants to those refused access to furlough.

Other contributors (1)
  • Tracy Brabin Lab Barnsley Central

    The Bill aims to identify gaps in financial support provided during the pandemic, particularly for those excluded from existing schemes. It calls on the Government to report steps they intend to take to address these issues. The speaker highlights several cases of individuals and businesses that have been left without meaningful support, such as Kim, a make-up artist denied local authority grants and self-employment income due to eligibility rules; Zoe's sister Louise, who attempted suicide after being denied a bounce back loan; James, who lost his job and savings when sites closed. The Bill seeks to include newly self-employed individuals in the SEISS scheme, support company directors through an income support scheme, waive tax for freelancers whose income is less than their tax bill, and provide grants to those refused access to furlough.

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