Written questions

Employers' Contributions

Commons · Question 65953 · Tabled 8 Jul 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the merits of introducing National Insurance Contributions exemptions for employers who hire individuals transitioning off working benefits.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 16 Jul 2025

The Government is committed to providing people who are out of work with the personalised support they need to find work, aiding the long-term ambition of an 80% employment rate. At the Spending Review, the Government increased funding for employment supp...