Monday, 18 May 2020
The House entered into hybrid scrutiny proceedings (Order, 21 April). [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What plans he has to modify the self-employment income support scheme as part of the Government’s covid-19 lockdown exit strategy.
What steps he is taking to support the economy during the covid-19 outbreak.
What plans he has to extend the scope of the coronavirus job retention scheme.
What fiscal steps he is taking to support local authorities during the covid-19 outbreak.
What fiscal steps he is taking to improve local transport infrastructure.
If he will take steps through the Government’s Business Rates Review to tackle exploitation of business rates relief.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of suspending the 2019 loan charge during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the effectiveness of the coronavirus business interruption loan scheme.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the number of small companies that pay business rates collectively through landlords that have been able to access cash grants...
What assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on regional economies.
What fiscal steps he is taking to incentivise funding in hydrogen technology.
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps his Department has taken with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to repatriate British nationals stranded overseas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps the Government are taking to support aviation sector workers during the covid-19 lockdown.
What steps his Department is taking to support the transport sector during the covid-19 pandemic.
What steps he is taking to increase spending on transport infrastructure in the English regions.
What recent steps he has taken to protect (a) public transport drivers and (b) other public transport workers during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions his Department has had with LNER on a direct rail service between Grimsby and London.
What steps he has taken to protect rail passengers from financial loss during the covid-19 outbreak.
What steps his Department is taking to help improve rail services in West Sussex.
How many applications have been made to the (a) rural mobility fund and (b) supported bus services fund since February 2020.
What support the Government are providing to local authorities to promote active travel among people returning to work as the covid-19 lockdown is eased.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on protecting the health of food delivery drivers during the covid-19 outbreak.
What recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of British Airways on its planned restructuring.
What steps he is taking to support the Gosport ferry service.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future of the UK aviation sector.
We now come to the statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. In order to allow more Back Benchers to participate during the limited time available, I have asked the...
Motion made, That— (1) The following arrangements shall apply to today’s business: (2) At the conclusion of the debate on the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination Bill the...
Second Reading
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, ( Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Immigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill:...
Queen’s recommendation signified. Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Immigration and Social...
Motion made, and Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill, it...
House adjourned without Question put (Order A(5), 22 April).
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