Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department has taken since the start of the covid-19 outbreak in March 2020 to financially support sex workers.

The Government has put in place financial support for as many workers as possible during this period. This includes the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) which supports self-employed individuals whose businesses have been adversely affected by COVID-19, subject to certain criteria.

Those without access to the SEISS may be eligible for other support, including a substantial increase to the welfare safety net, help with utility bills, and support for renters.