Economic Update Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Tuesday 17th March 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
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I wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend about the importance of our voluntary sector, particularly at this time, and the vital role that it will play. It is right that it gets our support. The Communities Secretary is actively engaging with it and I stand ready to do more as needed.

Charlotte Nichols Portrait Charlotte Nichols (Warrington North) (Lab)
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What measures will the Government take to ensure that landlords who benefit from mortgage holidays do not profit from the crisis by having their pockets lined by tenants still expected to pay their rent?

Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
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As I said, the Housing Secretary will shortly outline our measures to protect renters. We understand well the point that the hon. Lady makes.