Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the importance of London’s economy to the UK’s recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.

The Government recognises the significant impact of Covid-19 on every region and nation of the UK, including in London. That is why the government has delivered support to businesses across London, including through extensions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with more than 710,000 jobs across the capital being supported and to over 510,000 self-employed workers with over £3.8 billion through the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. The Government is working closely with stakeholders, including through London Transition Board and London Recovery Board to help develop a longer-term recovery strategy for the future prosperity of all Londoners.