The Departments did not evaluate the schemes or identify which the groups they support before extending them. Both the schemes have been extended due to the prolonged impact of the pandemic, but the Departments have not yet produced evaluations of the initial CJRS and SEISS schemes. HMRC provides monthly updates on the cost of the schemes and the take-up by demographics such as age and gender. It does not, however, have data analysing take-up by protected characteristics such as race and disability. It does have some preliminary analysis that suggests 90% of furloughed workers return to their employer after furlough, but more needs to be done to track the medium- and long-term effects after furlough ends. Recent data shows the unemployment rate has now risen from 4.0% at the start of the pandemic to 4.8%, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is projecting unemployment will rise to 7.6% in 2021. Recommendation: HMRC should, as soon as possible, develop and report monthly performance information on the schemes, such as take-up by protected groups and employment outcomes.