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Statutory Sick Pay

Asked by Sir Julian SmithConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 19994

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of a statutory sick pay rebate for businesses.

Answered by Department for Work and Pensions

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 July 2026 to Question UIN 17890.

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