Coronavirus: Employment Support Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Coronavirus: Employment Support

Deidre Brock Excerpts
Thursday 19th March 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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My hon. Friend makes a reasonable point about the nature of the businesses across his constituency. We need to ensure that we have an effective intervention for all workers.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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Our farmers, crofters and fishers are crucially producing our food, but the situation has rocked those sectors to their foundations. Will the Minister outline what specific considerations are being given to supporting those sectors, so that they can continue their vital work?