PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Self-employed: Coronavirus (27 April 2020)

What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the support available for self-employed people working in the digital, culture, media and sport sectors affected by the covid-19 outbreak.

Asked by:
Ms Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour)

Across DCMS sectors, over 22% of workers are self employed, making the government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme a priority for my department. I am pleased that it has been positively received by many of our stakeholders.

We continue to talk with the Treasury to help ensure that the scheme works for our sectors. This is informed by frequent discussions with our stakeholders to understand the extent to which we are reaching those most in need.

Answered by:
Dame Caroline Dinenage (Conservative)
27 April 2020