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Helen Goodman Excerpts
Monday 11th February 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alok Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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Yes. As I have said, this is a matter where employers need to take action, and guidance is available from HMRC. As I understand it, employers were once again reminded before Christmas that they need to get the right payment date in place.

Helen Goodman Portrait Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)
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My constituents in this situation are still being harassed by the Department. Is the Minister going to make the change in line with the High Court judgment from 11 January or for all claims that fall into this category from the very beginning?

Alok Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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I completely understand why colleagues are asking these questions and why they want answers, but I have to repeat myself at this stage and say that the Department is considering the High Court’s judgment. I hope therefore that the hon. Lady will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.