Covid-19: Local Government Finance Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Lord Truscott

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Arrangement of Business

Covid-19: Local Government Finance

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Arrangement of Business
Monday 29th June 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Greenhalgh Portrait Lord Greenhalgh
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My Lords, there is an absolute commitment to provide support for local councils through this extremely difficult period. My noble friend is right to point out the pressures we face in pension fund deficits, but that was there before the Covid-19 pandemic. Rest assured that there will shortly be an announcement of a comprehensive plan to support all our local authorities through this pandemic.

Lord Truscott Portrait Lord Truscott (Ind Lab) [V]
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My Lords, the dire financial situation facing local authorities is yet another indication of the economic meltdown facing the country as a result of the pandemic. Does the Minister not agree that, rather than an ad hoc approach, this is the time for an emergency Budget?

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