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Written question asked by Mick Whitley (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Nadhim Zahawi (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Merchant Shipping: Redundancy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make representations to P&O Ferries’ owners DP World on the 1,100 redundancies planned in the UK on international roll-on roll-off ferry routes.

Answer

We understand this is a very difficult time for employees and businesses across the UK, particularly those impacted by the sharp reduction in transportation and travel. The Government has made an unprecedented support package available to businesses to avoid job losses, where possible. Measures include access to billions of pounds of loans, grants, guarantees, and tax deferrals, as well as extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to October 2020.

The Government will continue to engage with businesses and do everything we can to support jobs as we re-open the economy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57374
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Redundancy Merchant shipping P&O Ferries
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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