Covid-19 Financial Support 2021-05-19
2021-05-19
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about financial support provided to Welsh residents impacted by the pandemic.
What recent discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial support for people in Wales affected by the covid-19 outbreak?
In the last year, the Government have provided £7.4 billion of additional support through the welfare system for people affected by covid-19, including the £20 a week increase in universal credit. I have regular discussions with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer about financial support for Wales.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details of recent discussions or commitments made on behalf of Welsh people affected by the pandemic, other than acknowledging ongoing discussions and general support.
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about individuals who have not received financial support from the UK Government despite being affected by the pandemic.
What representations has the Secretary of State made to the Chancellor on behalf of Welsh people who have been excluded from support by his Government?
In addition to the £7.4 billion of additional support through the welfare system, the UK Government provided the Welsh Government with an extra £8.6 billion-worth of support, and the Welsh Government were free to use that in any way they wished.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details about representations made on behalf of excluded individuals, only general support provided through the Welsh Government.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about people on low incomes being forced to choose between work and staying at home due to the lack of increased statutory sick pay.
What pressure can the Minister bring to bear on the Chancellor to put right the failure to increase statutory sick pay?
I am sure that the hon. Lady would acknowledge that Mr Drakeford has been able to work very closely with the UK Government because he has been present at all the Cobra meetings and Welsh Government Ministers have been present at all the ministerial implementation group meetings.
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Assessment & feedback
Changed subject entirely without addressing the specific ask regarding statutory sick pay, instead discussing cooperation between UK and Welsh Governments.
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Q4
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The MP is concerned about the potential loss of jobs in the Welsh aviation sector due to lack of specific financial support.
What sector-specific financial support will the Government provide to the aviation industry in Wales to get it through yet another difficult summer and ensure that it has a strong future?
We have not taken up sector-specific support, because the UK Government believe that we should be able to go out there and help all businesses that have been affected by the pandemic. That is why we have already put down £2.7 billion for Welsh businesses.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details about sector-specific support for aviation, only general business support provided.
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Q5
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The MP is concerned about the disparity in UK Government's covid emergency support between London and Wales.
What explanation has the Minister been given by his Cabinet colleagues for that discrepancy?
The fact of the matter is that the money has gone to those in need in all parts of the United Kingdom. I have already mentioned the £8.75 billion extra that went to the Welsh Government, the £2.7 billion for Welsh businesses and the 466,000 Welsh workers who were supported through the furlough scheme.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide specific details about explanations or actions taken regarding the disparity in support between London and Wales.
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