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Extended Income Support: Seasonal Industries

Monday 29 June 2020 · 1 question

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Alistair Carmichael asked the minister about discussions on extended income support for seasonal industries like tourism.
  • The minister stated she has regular conversations with the Chancellor about support schemes.
  • DCMS is working to restart and extend the tourism sector as much as possible.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland
Economy Business & Trade Benefits & Welfare
Context

Inquiry into the impact of seasonal industries in Alistair Carmichael's constituency, which has faced significant economic disruption due to the pandemic.

Question

What discussions has she had with Cabinet colleagues on providing extended income support for those in seasonal industries like tourism, given that his constituency is experiencing an unprecedented triple winter effect?

Answer from Therese Coffey (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions)

She has regular conversations with the Chancellor regarding support schemes, noting 12 million people supported by existing programmes. Acknowledging the significance of tourism in coastal constituencies like hers, she states that DCMS is working to restart and extend the sector as much as possible during autumn.

Answered

Not addressed: The specific need for extended income support was not addressed directly.

How: Redirecting Focus To Existing Government Efforts

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