Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Murray and Chris McDonald

Tuesday 21st January 2025 Commons Chamber

[James Murray]

We have been clear since the Budget that the decision to raise employer national insurance contributions was one of the toughest we have taken as a Government, and we recognise that it has consequences for businesses. However, we think all businesses will benefit in future from the economic stability that this decision will bring; it will drive investment and growth across the country.

[Chris McDonald (Stockton North) (Lab)]

T9. Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating Intasite, a technology business in Stockton that is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 40% growth? Does she agree that our industrial strategy will help businesses to invest and grow in Teesside?