Written question asked by Matt Western (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Aviation: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to protect jobs in the aviation sector which are at risk as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.
- Answer
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The aviation sector will be able to draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which provides financial support for employees. Employers in the aviation sector can apply for a grant that covers 80% of furloughed employees’ usual monthly wage costs, up to £2500 a month, plus the associated Employer National Insurance contributions and pension contributions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 55000
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Aviation Disease control Job security Coronavirus
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- 2020-06-09 16:07:22 +0100
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