Today in Parliament Mark Pritchard MP asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, to update the House of Commons on how the UK is assisting international efforts to tackle Covid-19.

The horticultural sector is vital to Shropshire's economy and employs thousands of people.

Mark is supporting a campaign to secure more government support for garden centres and nurseries during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced the following extra support for UK businesses:

1. Loans worth 25% of turnover, up to £50,000

2. Government paying interest for the first 12 months

3. 100% government guaranteed

4. No red tape or test of viability

The Coronavirus crisis has many people isolated and cut off from friends and family.

While it can be tough to stay at home all day, for many people it can mean being alone in care homes or hospital, with no visitors and limited entertainment.

• The Government will pay self-employed people across the whole UK who have been adversely affected by Coronavirus a grant worth 80 per cent of their average monthly profits over the last three years, up to £2,500 a month, for three months.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Today Mark joined members of the Ellerdine Village Hall Committee for the unveiling of the refurbished village hall.

Following his visit, Mark said:

Today in Parliament Mark met with Gillian Guy, CEO of the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Following the meeting, Mark said:

Today Mark met with the Chairman of the Shropshire Association of Local Councils and Peter Nutting, Leader of Shropshire Council, to discuss a range of issues affecting Telford and Wrekin.