Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 77952
Coronavirus: Grants
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Sir John Whittingdale
Conservative — Maldon
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of requiring repayment of covid business support grants that were (a) paid in error by local authorities, (b) received and spent in good faith and (c
Answer
Kate DeardenThe various business grant schemes were a vital component of support for many businesses during the Covid-19 crisis. However, due to the speed of delivery, payments were made in good faith and in some cases following post payment compliance checks, some a...
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