Economic Update Debate

Full Debate: Read Full Debate
Department: HM Treasury

Charlotte Nichols

Main Page: Charlotte Nichols (Labour - Warrington North)

Department Debates - View all Charlotte Nichols's debates with the HM Treasury


Publication of Content of Ministerial Statements

Economic Update

Charlotte Nichols Excerpts

St Patrick’s Day
Tuesday 17th March 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Share Debate
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
- Hansard -
- - Excerpts

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)
- Hansard -
-

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
- Hansard -
- - Excerpts

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

Return to start of debate - Return to top of page