Expressed gratitude for the Chancellor's commitment to providing necessary resources for coronavirus response, raised concerns about the impact on businesses in coastal constituencies like Folkestone Harbour Arm, stressed the need for compensation and communication with staff. Mentioned Saga as a major local employer affected by economic downturns. Advocated for making it an offence to spread misinformation under emergency powers to protect public health. Supported affordable housing initiatives, welcoming money pledged to support construction of new homes in garden town schemes. Called for faster planning processes and additional infrastructure investment to attract developers. Praised rough sleeping initiative funding and expressed hope for more support for the Housing First scheme. Welcomed commitment to 5G equivalent broadband roll-out, prioritising rural areas and non-Huawei providers.

Cunningham commends the Budget for investing in carbon capture and storage technology, but criticises the lack of concrete assurances for Teesside being a centre for such projects. He highlights his long-standing advocacy for carbon capture technology and expresses disappointment at past funding cuts by the Treasury. Cunningham questions the validity of claims made by the Tees Mayor regarding free ports and funding for Darlington station. He also points out that while there are new investments, they do not make up for years of austerity and economic downturn. Additionally, he raises concerns about the chemical industry's future due to uncertainty over REACH regulations and expresses worry about underfunded public services, especially in areas with low life expectancy. Cunningham appreciates the Minister’s listening but calls for action to secure a new hospital in Stockton. He criticises the Budget for failing to address social care issues amid the coronavirus crisis and argues that it highlights inadequacies in the welfare state. He also discusses child poverty and the two-child limit, advocating for their removal and for shortening the initial waiting period for universal credit. Overall, Cunningham concludes that the Budget does not adequately address societal problems, particularly those faced by Teesside.

Paid tribute to healthcare workers and volunteers in his constituency, emphasised the challenges faced by self-employed individuals and small businesses due to recent developments. Welcomed measures in the Budget such as support for business rates and additional funding through local authorities. Highlighted the importance of keeping fuel prices low for those who are self-employed and stressed the need for innovative steps to help affected groups. Emphasised the necessity of a large injection of cash into the economy, alongside investment plans for future years, to tackle current challenges. Welcomed measures encouraging transition towards greener vehicles but cautioned against moving too quickly without technological readiness. Praised past achievements such as reducing unemployment through competitive tax regimes and advocated for continued focus on making Britain a great place to do business in order to maintain low unemployment rates.

Critiqued the Government's austerity agenda, stating it was unnecessary and harmful. Emphasised the damage caused to public services such as healthcare, police, fire service, welfare state, courts, education, and libraries due to budget cuts initiated in response to a financial crisis that was not of the public's making. Questioned if the public should be grateful for NHS funding now after years of under-investment. Criticised the projected increase in borrowing and debt as well as possible tax rises due to continued austerity measures despite recent spending announcements. Highlighted ongoing issues with social care and lack of a clear plan to address it, expressing concern over the impacts on people suffering from dementia. Questioned the Government's commitment to tackling climate change given the limited focus on this issue in the Budget. Criticised central government control over funding for local services.

The speaker acknowledges the current coronavirus crisis, supports the commitments made in the Budget regarding manifesto promises, welcomes increased police funding and discretion shown by local forces, praises efforts to support further education colleges, emphasises the importance of private sector investment and devolution deals for economic development, highlights the need for improved transport connections, and calls for additional measures to help small businesses affected by the crisis.

The speaker criticises the lack of concessions in the Budget regarding the loan charge scandal, calls for Government intervention on free TV licences during the pandemic, expresses concern about job reductions and precarious employment conditions, suggests adopting models from other countries to maintain wages, raises issues with statutory sick pay rates and company policies, demands changes to universal credit to eliminate arrears and sanctions, and advocates for a 'people's bailout' to address poverty amidst the crisis.

The speaker points out that the Conservative promise on free TV licences has changed since 2017, emphasising that it is now conditional upon others paying for it.

Welcomed the Chancellor's commitment to spend necessary funds on NHS during coronavirus crisis. Praise for Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Lindengate charity in his constituency. Highlighted Aylesbury’s success in securing £170 million from housing infrastructure fund. Discussed criminal justice system reforms, including technology and sentencing innovations. Supported Budget’s funding for health service, infrastructure, and criminal justice system.

Expressed concern over the long-term impact of coronavirus without urgent Government action. Advocated for upfront financial support to prevent economic collapse. Raised issues like free internet access, feeding children during lockdown, mental health support, volunteer safety checks, charity support, emergency food supplies for food banks, and better support for self-employed individuals.

Welcomed the Chancellor's Budget as a necessary response to extraordinary times, praising the funding boost for the NHS and measures supporting small businesses. Emphasised the importance of collaboration across political lines in addressing the crisis.

Acknowledged the Chancellor's Budget as a step towards reversing Tory austerity but criticised its omissions regarding public health funding and social care support. Highlighted the disparities in public health funding between boroughs, using Enfield as an example, and called for immediate financial assistance to adult social care services.

The Budget is described as ambitious and bold, focusing on small and medium enterprises which are seen as the beating heart of Britain. It includes support for GP pensions relief to bolster frontline services, confirmation of manifesto commitments for school funding including special educational needs provision, and allocation of funds towards a domestic abuse court in England and Wales.

Expresses concern over the proposed downgrading of Epsom and St Helier hospitals, highlighting issues such as housing problems faced by constituents including overcrowded living conditions and threats to eviction. Criticises the lack of affordable homes built in recent years despite social housing waiting lists.

Praised NHS staff and care sector workers, welcomed investment in local policing and transport infrastructure, supported further education funding boost, and called for a university campus in Dudley through the towns fund.

Critiqued the Budget's failure to protect workers during the pandemic, highlighted issues with NHS, social care, employment security, and called for solidarity-based solutions such as wage guarantees, rent suspension, and increased funding for public services.

Focused on education and justice, questioned the sufficiency of school budgets to cover rising costs due to minimum wage increases, advocated for comprehensive SEND review, criticised insufficient investment in prison repairs and rehabilitation.

In a crisis, people turn to the Government but its capacity has been weakened due to funding cuts over the past decade. The NHS is stretched and lacks resilience, while social care faces deepening crises due to local government cuts. The Prime Minister's promise to fix social care was unfulfilled as seen in his Budget. Small businesses need more support; Steve and Sara’s Harland Café exemplifies this concern. Universities also face significant losses from a decline in international students. The Government needs to address these issues.

The Budget was positive for the NHS but does not fully address North Devon’s unique challenges, including its remoteness and older population. Additional funding is welcome but more recognition of rurality and location-specific needs is needed. The Budget also recognised pubs' importance in rural communities, offering some relief through duty freezes and business rates discounts. However, ongoing support for pubs during the coronavirus crisis is crucial.

The 10 years of austerity have left public services struggling; inadequate spending rounds exposed significant gaps in the NHS. The Government’s policies exacerbate state-sanctioned poverty. Local authorities lack funds to address social care, public health, and support for vulnerable people during the crisis. There were no measures to improve mental health support, youth services funding, or violent crime prevention. Housing issues such as homelessness and overcrowding are unaddressed, and there is a lack of investment in renewable energy despite the climate crisis.

Pays tribute to the Government for tackling coronavirus and praises the Budget's economic forecasts. Emphasises the need for long-term planning, especially for an ageing population and funding the NHS accordingly. Highlights support for local healthcare infrastructure improvements such as a new A&E at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and addresses concerns about social care.

Raises concerns about the impact of coronavirus on local businesses and self-employed individuals, criticising the current universal credit system for not being fit for purpose. Discusses the need for secure housing tenure during crises and calls for better support measures for tenants in the private rented sector. Advocates for a forward-thinking recovery plan to help affected businesses and requests funding and guidance from the Government to implement hardship funds.

Expresses gratitude towards healthcare professionals and praises the Chancellor's Budget for its investment in public services, especially the NHS. Highlights the importance of adopting new technologies in delivering quality health services and advocates for the development of an advanced ceramics campus to encourage innovation. Welcomes spending on further education colleges and adult skills improvement, aligning with the levelling up agenda.

Robert Courts acknowledges the current situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic but expresses his welcome towards various measures in the Budget, including environmental initiatives, support for veterans, health provisions, education and skills training. He particularly appreciates the £22 billion investment into research and development to combat productivity issues and skill shortages.

Jim Shannon thanks the Chancellor and his team for their efforts, while expressing concern about the lack of mention regarding air passenger duty and small business rates relief in Northern Ireland. He questions the fairness of assistance given to England not being extended to Northern Ireland.

Stephen Farry discusses the impact of austerity on the Northern Irish economy, pointing out specific challenges such as a £600 million shortfall and dependence on tourism. He advocates for closer cooperation between the Treasury and the Northern Ireland Executive to address these issues.

This was a Budget of two halves—a response both to coronavirus and to longer-term issues. Before the current crisis, our economy was flatlining with three months of 0% growth up to January. We have had the slowest recovery from an economic crisis for 100 years. The emergency response should address both short-term and long-term needs but there is a critical need for more transparency on testing policies and details on international action. Social care services are already in difficult situations, with 500,000 fewer people receiving publicly funded care now than back in 2010. We need clear information about how social care organisations will be supported amidst financial difficulties. On business support, the economic consequences of this crisis require more action and coordination between banks for British Business Bank. Questions remain on insurance coverage, sick pay arrangements, social security, help for self-employed people, housing evictions and foreclosures, support for older people and free school meals.

In his speech, John Glen highlighted the contributions made during the debate, including three maiden speeches. He acknowledged the importance of addressing hospital car parking charges and praised recent Budget initiatives aimed at supporting public services like the NHS with a £30 billion package for tackling covid-19 and an additional investment in nurses, GP surgeries, and hospital construction. Glen emphasised the commitment to invest £14 billion over three years in education and mentioned plans to support business through measures such as tax compliance enforcement to recover more revenue for frontline services.