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Covid-19 Departmental Backlogs

Thursday 25 November 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government allocated 55 billion through various initiatives to support public services recovery post-covid
  • Department for Education received an extra 3 billion to support education recovery
  • Additional education funding details are available upon request

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Economy
Context

The MP asked about the government's steps to support other departments in addressing backlogs caused by the pandemic.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support other Departments to tackle backlogs resulting from the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Government have allocated £55 billion through key initiatives such as the £1 billion elective recovery fund, the £30 billion plan for jobs, £3 billion in education recovery, and other funds like the £4.8 billion levelling-up fund to support public services recovery post-covid.

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Q2 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Education
Context

The MP acknowledged the Government's efforts during the pandemic and specifically inquired about additional education funding beyond the £3 billion mentioned previously to ensure children catch up on lost learning.

Question

Will the Paymaster General outline whether additional education funding, above the £3 billion that he referred to, has been considered to bring some of our children back to where they should be?

Answer from Michael Ellis

The Government recognise the importance of education and have provided an extra £3 billion through the Department for Education to support recovery, with more details available upon request.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Additional funding beyond the £3 billion mentioned

How: Writing To The Hon. Gentleman

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