Covid-19 Departmental Backlogs 2021-11-25
2021-11-25
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Q1
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The MP asked about the government's steps to support other departments in addressing backlogs caused by the pandemic.
What steps his Department is taking to support other Departments to tackle backlogs resulting from the covid-19 outbreak.
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
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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.
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?
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.
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Additional funding beyond the £3 billion mentioned
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