Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide a detailed reply to the letter of 7 May 2020 from the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers on proposals for supporting (a) employment and (b) services in the inland waterways sector after the covid-19 outbreak.

I understand that the Government has responded to the letter from the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.

The Government has announced unprecedented support for public services, business and workers to protect against the current economic emergency.

Our economic response is one of the most generous and comprehensive globally. The government is monitoring the impact measures are having with regard to supporting public services, businesses, and individuals, and keeps all policies under review.