Written question asked by Michael Grylls (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1996. It was answered by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: If he will make it his policy to consult (a) the Housebuilders Federation, (b) the Manufacturing and Construction Industries Alliance and (c) other bodies representing the interests of housebuilders and their workers, before making any changes to the convention that construction operatives in the housebuilding sector are considered as self-employed for national insurance purposes.

Answer: Sir Michael Grylls: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make it his policy to consult (a) the Housebuilders Federation, (b) the Manufacturing and Construction Industries Alliance and (c) other bodies representing the interests of housebuilders and their workers, before making any changes to the convention that construction operatives in the housebuilding sector are considered as self-employed for national insurance purposes. [8556] Mr. Heald: We have already developed contacts with a wide range of representatives bodies from the construction industry, including groups representing members of the housebuilding industry. We will continue to work closely with these contacts on the issue of employment status in the industry.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8556; 287 c185W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Construction Housing Industry National insurance contributions Manual workers Self-employed