Question follow-through · 27560

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Employers' Contributions

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether any private sector companies contracted to her Department will receive increased payments for the increase in employer National Insurance contributions.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
30 Jan 2025
Target answer date
3 Feb 2025
Answer
7 Feb 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 30 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether any private sector companies contracted to her Department will receive increased payments for the increase in employer National Insurance contributions.

  2. 3 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 7 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    At Autumn Budget, the Chancellor made clear that raising the revenue required to fund public services and restore economic stability requires difficult decisions on tax. That is why the government is asking employers to contribute more.The Government will...

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