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Thu 16th Dec 2021

Covid-19: Government Support for Business

Debate between John Glen and Clive Betts
Thursday 16th December 2021

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen
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I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is absolutely right to draw the House’s attention to the wider impact across related businesses, which is why Ministers will this afternoon meet a range of representatives, to ensure that the full understanding of the Government is grasped.

Clive Betts Portrait Mr Clive Betts (Sheffield South East) (Lab)
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I simply say to the Minister that unless he acts today to help hospitality businesses they will not be there next year to be helped—that is the simple reality. People choosing not to go to hospitality events, following guidance not to go to the office, is having a big impact on the revenues of public transport operators—bus, coach and Supertram operators in Sheffield. Will he have urgent conversations with the Transport Secretary about extra help for those operators—already we have seen massive cuts to services—and give the money to the transport authorities so that it can be best spent in the interests of passengers?

John Glen Portrait John Glen
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Of course discussions will take place across government. The hon. Gentleman draws attention to the transport sector, where of course significant support has been given. However, I take on board his point.