Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what additional funding he will make available to businesses affected by a shortfall in funding as a result of the effect of state aid de minimis rules.

The Covid-19 business grant schemes form part of unprecedented package to assist those business who are mandated to close and are severely impacted by restrictions, supporting businesses to reopen as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted in the coming months. From the 4 March, subsidy allowances for the Covid-19 business grant schemes have been increased, so more businesses can access grants during this challenging time.