Furlough scheme and UK hospitality sector’s challenges considered by Committee
The Economic Affairs Committee holds its second evidence session on the Employment and COVID-19 inquiry. This week the Committee hears evidence on the furlough scheme and the main challenges facing the UK hospitality and leisure sectors.
Meeting details
At 3:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Employment and COVID-19
Editorial and Research Fellow at Institute of Economic Affairs
Associate Director for Work and Welfare State at IPPR
Deputy Director at National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR)
At 4:00pm: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Employment and COVID-19
CEO at UK Hospitality
Chief Executive at Scottish Tourism Alliance
Vice Chair at UK Short Term Accommodation Association (UKSTAA)
Likely questions
- To what extent would an extension of the Job Retention Scheme delay inevitable adjustments in the economy?
- Which sectors are most vulnerable to long-term scarring as a result of losing employment support?
- Is the UK economy more exposed to the limitations imposed by social distancing rules when compared to other countries?
- What do previous labour market crises show us about the risk of permanent scarring to the economy?
- What are the main challenges facing the UK’s hospitality and leisure sectors?
- Has the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme helped the hospitality industry to retain employees?
- How have UK tourist destinations fared as restrictions on social and economic activity have been loosened?
- What further support does the sector require to protect jobs and businesses?