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Ministry of Defence: Employers' Contributions

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 February 2025UIN 26052

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 December to Question 20237 on Ministry of Defence: Employers’ Contributions, whether the additional money provided to cover the cost of increased employer National Insurance Contribut

Answered by Maria Eagle

HM Treasury has confirmed they will provide funding for the increased cost of National Insurance Contributions for the department. GDP percentage spent on defence will be calculated in the usual way.

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