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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Economic Recovery

Wednesday 30 September 2020 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Secretary of State and the Minister have had extensive discussions with Northern Ireland businesses regarding economic recovery from the pandemic.
  • The Government is supporting businesses through measures such as the job support scheme, extended VAT reductions, and bounce back loans.
  • The comprehensive winter economy plan aims to protect jobs and help businesses in Northern Ireland throughout difficult months, ensuring recovery and prosperity.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs
Economy Northern Ireland
Context

Discussions on helping businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak in Northern Ireland.

Question

What recent discussions has he had with businesses in Northern Ireland regarding their economic recovery from the pandemic? What measures are being taken to support them?

Answer from Robin Walker

The Secretary of State and I have engaged extensively with Northern Ireland businesses, impressed by their resilience. The Government will do everything to help through this time with the job support scheme, extended VAT reductions, and bounce back loans.

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Not addressed: Specific measures not detailed beyond mentioning schemes

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Q2 Andrew Griffith Con Arundel and South Downs
Economy Northern Ireland
Context

Welcoming the latest package of measures in the Government's winter economy plan to support businesses through uncertain months ahead.

Question

Will he join me in welcoming the latest package of measures in the Government's winter economy plan? Those measures aim to protect jobs and help businesses throughout difficult months, ensuring Northern Ireland not only recovers but also has an opportunity to prosper as part of the United Kingdom. What specific actions will be taken?

Answer from Robin Walker

I absolutely join in welcoming the comprehensive winter economy plan, providing support for businesses and employees with grants, loans, and schemes. The Government is committed to strengthening the Union and levelling up opportunities for Northern Ireland's prosperity through investments in city and growth deals programme.

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Not addressed: Specific actions not detailed beyond welcoming the plan

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