WAQ79666 (e) Tabled on 25/03/2020

Will the Minister outline how the job retention scheme will work in practice and make a statement on whether businesses need to make formal written declarations that employees are "furloughed" in order to be eligible for this scheme?

Answered by Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales | Answered on 09/04/2020

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is run by the UK Government.

Further details are available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme