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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Friday, 11 March 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 March 2016. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 March 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.


National Insurance Contributions: Actors

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential effect of his proposals to abolish Class 2 National Insurance contributions on low-earning theatre actors and workers.

Answer

The Chancellor announced at Budget that Class 2 National Insurance contributions will be abolished in April 2018. This will simplify the outdated and complex self-employed National Insurance system, giving self-employed NICs payers an annual tax cut of £134 on average. This will benefit 3.4 million self-employed people – including those who work in the theatre.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30806
Session
2015-16
Subjects
National insurance contributions Low pay Theatre Actors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk