Debates between Lord Adonis and Earl of Courtown during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Covid-19: Support for the Self-employed

Debate between Lord Adonis and Earl of Courtown
Tuesday 24th March 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Adonis Portrait Lord Adonis (Lab)
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My Lords, the scheme for the employed announced last Friday was backdated to 1 March. Could the noble Earl take back to the Treasury the importance of ensuring equivalent backdating for the self-employed?

Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, this question was also raised in the House of Commons when the issue was debated. I know my right honourable friend was listening to the question closely, as am I.