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Construction: Employers' Contributions

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 17 January 2025UIN 21627

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions on (a) construction and (b) housebuilding.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The government considered the cost pressures facing all employers as part of the Spending Review process.

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