Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 March 1996. It was answered by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: What plans he has (i) to take actors out of class 1 national insurance and (ii) to consult them before implementing such plans.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has (i) to take actors out of class 1 national insurance and (ii) to consult them before implementing such plans; and if he will make a statement.[22697] Mr. Heald: We have been considering for some time the implications of treating actors as self-employed for national insurance purposes as the majority are now for tax purposes and we have already consulted widely on the matter. We have written to the British Actors' Equity Association and other performers' representatives to invite them to further discussions.

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