Natural Environment Research Council: Employers' Contributions
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Natural Environment Research Council on the impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions on projects they (a) fund and (b) sponsor.
Answered by Feryal Clark
In order to repair the public finances and help raise the revenue required to increase funding for public services, the Government has taken the difficult decision to increase employer National Insurance. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology continues to work with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the sector to create a sustainable research and innovation environment and discussions are ongoing.
UKRI grants are costed on known costs at the time of application. Whilst we recognise there may be impacts for Research Organisations with the increase in employers National Insurance contributions, unfortunately, it is not feasible to respond to every adjusting economic circumstance.
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