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Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme Changes

Debate between Jesse Norman and Lord Brady of Altrincham
Tuesday 16th June 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Brady of Altrincham Portrait Sir Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West) (Con)
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As businesses get back to work, there is a cap on the number of employees who can be furloughed. Would it not make more sense to cap the number of hours or the total cost to the Treasury for each firm instead?

Jesse Norman Portrait Jesse Norman
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I thank my hon. Friend for his question. Let me reflect upon it.

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