National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill

Debate between Baroness Smith of Newnham and Lord Livermore

Committee stage
Tuesday 21st January 2025 Grand Committee

[Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD)]

Can the Minister clarify something? I understood that the national insurance contributions relief for veterans had been extended for one year and that this Bill was not going to affect veterans. Surely at some point it cuts out. Is that correct, so that this would be valid only up to 2026?

[Lord Livermore (Lab)]

The noble Lord, Lord Altrincham, set out in his speech that it was extended year by year under the previous Government. This Government have done the same thing and have extended it for a further year.

On the basis of what I have set out, I hope the noble Baroness will feel able to withdraw her amendment.

[Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD)]

I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to the group, and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.