Question to the HM Treasury:

What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the potential effect of ending his Department’s schemes to support people affected by the covid-19 outbreak.

The Chancellor and other Treasury Ministers speak regularly with the Secretary of State for Scotland on a wide range of matters.

We have put in place an economic package of support totalling £352 billion to support both individuals and businesses throughout the pandemic, with the devolved administrations having received an additional £28.1 billion in funding through the Barnett formula to support their recovery through 2020-22.