Covid-19: Support for the Self-employed

Debate between Earl of Courtown and Lord Adonis

Tuesday 24th March 2020 Lords Chamber

[Lord Adonis (Lab)]

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?

[The Earl of Courtown]

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.