National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill (First sitting)

Debate between Laura Smith and Grahame Morris

Tuesday 14th May 2019 Public Bill Committees

[Grahame Morris]

Q I am with you. Do we have an estimate of how much the Treasury has lost as a result of using this method to avoid paying NICs?

Simon Smith: We do not have a breakdown of that.

[Laura Smith (Crewe and Nantwich) (Lab)]

Q It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh. A quick question for the Minister: how much consultation has there been with the trade unions over this?

Robert Jenrick: We consulted twice and the trade unions took part in the consultations.

Simon Smith: The Trades Union Congress definitely responded. I have a full list of responses, and would have to look at who else responded. The Trades Union Congress definitely sent a response.

Robert Jenrick: We will confirm which other trade unions responded to the consultation. From memory, the Trades Union Congress certainly did.