Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to support people who are examiners and have lost income due the cancellation of GCSE and A-level examinations due to the covid-19 outbreak.

The Government has launched an unprecedented package to protect people’s incomes affected by COVID-19 including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for employees and support for the self-employed. Examination boards are independent organisations. As such, they are responsible for deciding on payment arrangements and discussing with HMRC as appropriate. The situation is complex, as the employment status of examiners varies, but the Government is aware that examination boards are providing information and updates to those affected.