PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Events Industry and Hospitality Industry: Coronavirus (12 April 2021)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he has taken during the covid-19 outbreak to support small businesses that supply goods to the events and hospitality sector.

Asked by:
Marsha De Cordova (Labour)

Answer

The Government has brought forward a substantial package of financial support for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Budget, my Rt. Hon. Friend Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses, including small businesses in the supply chains of the events and hospitality sectors, with extensions to furlough, self-employed support, business grants, loans and VAT cuts.


Answered by:
Paul Scully (Conservative)
21 April 2021

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