for the confederation calls for prolonged VAT concessions and tax credits for consumers to encourage them to use such services. It wants an extension of wage subsidies and also debt write-offs.
Such a scheme should be introduced eight weeks after the sector reopens, to spur business after their initial return. In addition, the group said the sector should also receive grants to meet once-off reopening costs and investment in personal protective equipment and rapid Covid-19 antigen testing.