Debates between Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Brady of Altrincham during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Brady of Altrincham
Wednesday 18th November 2020

(4 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call Sir Graham Brady.

Lord Brady of Altrincham Portrait Sir Graham Brady (Altrincham and Sale West) (Con)
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Tens of thousands of jobs have already been lost in aviation, and hundreds of thousands more hang in the balance. Will my right hon. Friend throw the industry a lifeline by ensuring that the Government taskforce reports in time for a testing regime to replace the current quarantine arrangements as we come out of this lockdown on 3 December?

Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme Changes

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Brady of Altrincham
Tuesday 16th June 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Unfortunately, Jamie Stone is not audible, so I call Sir Graham Brady.

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.