COVID-19: Support for jobs

Public Accounts Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 21 Oct 2020 Closed: 25 Mar 2021 Parliament page
In mid-November the Committee will question the most senior officials at the Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in its latest inquiry into the Government’s response to the Covid-19: this time on the programmes to support jobs during the pandemic. The Government implemented the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - … Read more
16 Recommendations
6 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
4 Letters
1 Event
Activity timeline 7 events
15 Sep
2021
Correspondence
16 Apr
2021
Correspondence
15 Apr
2021
Correspondence
25 Mar
2021
Report published
26 Jan
2021
Correspondence
20 Dec
2020
Report published
12 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
12 Nov 2020
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COVID-19: Support for jobs
Beth Russell · HM Treasury Jim Harra · HMRC Jo Rowland · HM Revenue and Customs Sir Tom Scholar · HM Treasury
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Thirty-fourth Report - Covid-19: Support for jobs HC 920 20 Dec 2020 22 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
Clear
6 Recommendation Not Addressed
Thirty-fourth Report - Covid-19: S…
Too much chopping and changing of the new schemes has created uncertainty for the UK...
Too much chopping and changing of the new schemes has created uncertainty for the UK nations, regions and businesses, regarding financial support and job security. Nations, regions and businesses, as well as their employees, need as much certainty as possible … Read more
Government Response
The government response discusses the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and its features, entirely failing to address the committee's recommendation regarding providing clarity and forewarning for employment support arrangements.
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1 Conclusion Not Addressed
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On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence...
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) about the employment support schemes that they have established since the start of the covid-19 pandemic.1
Government Response
The government's response is entirely unrelated to the committee's introductory statement about employment support schemes, instead discussing cash access and related legislation.
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9 Conclusion Not Addressed
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HMRC’s investment in its RTI system meant that, unlike SEISS, eligibility for CJRS was based...
HMRC’s investment in its RTI system meant that, unlike SEISS, eligibility for CJRS was based on more up-to-date data. The RTI system is used on a monthly basis by employers to submit tax information on their workforce to HMRC. HMRC … Read more
Government Response
The government states that HMRC utilized its existing Real Time Information and Self Assessment systems for tax data, but does not address the committee's concern about the increased risk of employers misstating their positions.
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17 Conclusion
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We noted that a large number of business, particularly within more restricted areas, had not...
We noted that a large number of business, particularly within more restricted areas, had not been able to operate normally for many months. While support for businesses is expected, it is essential that government provides this money as quickly as … Read more
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Government Response AI assessment · 21 of 16 classified
Accepted 13
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 3
Not Addressed 3
Total 16 recs + 6 conclusions
Correspondence 4 letters
15 Sep 2021 Correspondence from Jim Harra, Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary, re Thirty-Fourth Report of Session 2019-21, dated 19 March 2021
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16 Apr 2021 Correspondence from Jim Harra, Chief Executive and First Permanent Secretary, re Thirty-Fourth Report of Session 2019-21, dated 19 March 2021
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15 Apr 2021 Correspondence from Tom Scholar, Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury, re Thirty-Fourth Report of Session 2019-21, dated 19 March 2021
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26 Jan 2021 Correspondence from Tom Scholar, Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury, re Thirty-Fourth Report of Session 2019-21, dated 20 January 2021
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