Extension of Furlough Scheme

Early day motion 997, tabled 12 October 2020 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 28 members.

That this House welcomes the partial U-turn by the Chancellor in extending the furlough scheme to local lockdown areas; recognises that businesses ordered to close must be supported; notes that this new support is limited to only certain parts of the UK when it is needed across the country; further notes that support offered only accounts for two-thirds of income and many in the hospitality industry will be put in precarious financial positions as a result; and calls on the Government to produce a clear and proactive support strategy and to expand furlough as a matter of urgency across the whole economy until June 2021.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 10, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.