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Employment Support

Monday 11 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Claire Coutinho commended Ministers and civil servants for onboarding millions of people.
  • The minimum income floor for self-employed claimants has been temporarily relaxed.
  • The Treasury's self-employment income support scheme is available from 13 May.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Claire Coutinho Con North East Fife
Economy Employment Benefits & Welfare
Context

Discusses the steps taken to support employment following the COVID-19 outbreak.

Question

Commends Ministers and civil servants for onboarding millions of people, asks what specific steps are being taken to get self-employed individuals back on their feet in the next stage.

Answer from Mims Davies

Temporarily relaxed minimum income floor for self-employed claimants, Treasury's self-employment income support scheme available from 13 May, DWP providing mentoring and business support through the enterprise allowance programme. Economy restart review ongoing.

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