Jessica Morden
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Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans)
I hope this is going out on Sky Arts. Wonderful, isn’t it?
Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab) [V]
The furlough scheme was obviously welcome, but, as the GMB has pointed out, those on lower pay who return to work after being furloughed and then fall ill may find that they are not entitled to statutory sick pay as it is based on actual earnings. Can the Leader of the House ask Ministers to address this?
Mr Rees-Mogg
The Government have taken steps to help people on low incomes who have to self-isolate because of the coronavirus with a special payment of £500. Therefore, steps are being taken to try to help people on lower incomes when affected by illnesses relating to the coronavirus.