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Eighth Report: Economic impact of coronavirus: the challenges of recovery
Treasury Committee
HC 271
Published 11 September 2020
Government response
Fifth Special Report: Economic impact of coronavirus: the challenges of recovery: Government Response to the Committee’s Eighth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 20 Nov 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Rejected
We are concerned that there may be a significant lack of capacity and willingness for...
Recommendation
We are concerned that there may be a significant lack of capacity and willingness for the private sector to step in to provide solutions for corporate indebtedness especially amongst small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Viable SMEs struggling with debt will …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to outline a plan for recapitalising SME balance sheets, stating that accredited lenders, not the government, are best placed to support borrowers with government-guaranteed loans. They have considered the proposed interventions but maintain their view.
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Recommendation
Rejected
Para 178
The Treasury’s macroeconomic forecasting ability appears to have eroded since the formation of the OBR.
Recommendation
The Treasury’s macroeconomic forecasting ability appears to have eroded since the formation of the OBR. The Treasury needs to maintain sufficient forecasting capacity outside the OBR so that it can ensure that it can adapt policy responses rapidly to an …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejected the recommendation, stating that the Treasury does not produce its own macroeconomic forecasts and instead relies on independent forecasts from the OBR, Bank of England, ONS data, and external sources for policy advice.
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