Joe Robertson

Joe Robertson

Conservative — Isle of Wight East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 January 2025

Debate

Employer National Insurance Contributions: Charities

Contribution

I thank the Minister for coming here to address the arguments that have been made, particularly as they were about a set of decisions that were not made by her personally or by her Department. I thank her for assuring Members in this debate that she will go back and make strong representations to her colleagues. There is probably no option other than to do so, given the strength of feeling she has heard today, particularly from Opposition Members. This is not her fault, butthere is no compelling argument that money had to be taken from charities to deliver the Government’s objectives. I urge her to say to the Chancellor, “Please give charities their money back. This is their money—give it back.” Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the impact of changes to employers’ National Insurance contributions on the charity sector.

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