Asked by: Michael Gove (Conservative - Surrey Heath)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will estimate the cost to the public purse of abolishing employer National Insurance contributions for care leavers in 2016-17.
Answered by Jane Ellison
No estimate has been made of the cost of abolishing employer National Insurance contributions for care leavers. An estimate could only be produced at disproportionate cost.
Asked by: Michael Gove (Conservative - Surrey Heath)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to review the terms of the Small Breweries' Relief scheme; and whether his Department has sought representations from all parts of that industry on the terms of that Relief scheme.
Answered by Jane Ellison
The Treasury is in regular contact with representatives from across the brewing industry and is aware of the concerns that some brewers have about Small Brewers’ Relief. The Treasury welcomes ideas from all stakeholders on possible reforms to Small Brewers’ Relief.