§ 29. Mr. Woolmerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the way in which the short-time working compensation scheme is currently being implemented; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonMy right hon. Friend has recently received representations about the temporary short-time working compensation scheme concerning small firms, second and subsequent applications, the rate of reimbursement and the period of reimbursement. All of these points will be considered in the annual review of the scheme that is currently being undertaken.