“What assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed increases in employers' National Insurance contributions on job creation in Northern Ireland.”
Asked by
Sir Ashley Fox
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Fleur Anderson)
There are many pressures on businesses that we are constantly assessing and talking to businesses about. The hon. Member is right to raise the subject of job creation in Northern Ireland; it is a priority for this Government. We are supporting businesses in many ways, including through Invest Northern Ireland’s fund for small businesses, and by directly supporting jobseekers through our funding for employment support schemes.