Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 21627

Construction: Employers' Contributions

Tabled: 3 January 2025
Answered: 17 January 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions on (a) construction and (b) housebuilding.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The government considered the cost pressures facing all employers as part of the Spending Review process.