Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund and Small Business Grants Fund: Sheffield

Question: Her Majesty's Government whether they have received a forecast from Sheffield City Council of the amount it expects to distribute from the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grant Fund; and if so, how much that forecast was.

Answer: Sheffield City Council has identified 9,334 businesses properties as in scope of the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund (RHLGF). As of 7 June, Sheffield City Council have issued grants to 7,329 businesses in scope of both schemes, totalling £87,270,000. Government is working closely with all local authorities to help them make remaining grant payments to businesses as quickly and effectively as possible, whilst safeguarding public funds.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL5102
Session: 2019-21
Subjects: Sheffield Coronavirus Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund Small Business Grants Fund
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk