Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to ensure that passenger boat companies that do not operate from rateable premises are eligible to apply for support from the Government's covid-19 support schemes.
The Government has announced unprecedented support for business and workers to protect them against the current economic emergency including almost £300 billion of guarantees – equivalent to 15% of UK GDP. Hire and passenger boat companies, along with other businesses, may benefit from a range of support measures including:
The Business Support website provides further information about how businesses can access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply - https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support.