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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:45 pm on 2 November 2020.

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Photo of Boris Johnson Boris Johnson Leader of the Conservative Party, The Prime Minister 3:45, 2 November 2020

I hope very much that people will not have been laid off in anticipation of the end of furlough, because there is the job retention scheme and the bonus as well at the end of the year. To discover exactly what entitlements people have under the extended furlough scheme, they should get on to the website. I think that most people appreciate that the Government have done a huge amount to support people throughout the crisis and are continuing to do so in the latest phase, as well as supporting the self-employed.