Economic Update Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Tuesday 17th March 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
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We very much recognise that rent is a significant portion of most household bills, which is why the Housing Secretary will shortly be outlining measures in this regard.

Paul Holmes Portrait Paul Holmes (Eastleigh) (Con)
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The measures announced by the Chancellor should be welcomed, but many of my constituents who are self-employed are worried because their cash flow has stopped now. When can we expect further announcements on how we are going to help these people? Will he consider extending the loans he has made available to businesses to cover this category of people?