Oral QuestionScotland Office

“What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of ending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on Scotland.”

Tabled: 29 September 2020Answered: 7 October 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

Mr Lammy

My hon. Friend is right to put on record the huge support that we have had, particularly from west Africans, in our prison system, for which I am grateful. I am in discussions with the Home Secretary and hope to update the House on that shortly, but I do see a way through.