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Motion · S6M-16168 · 20 Jan 2025

The Impact of Increased Employers National Insurance Contributions

Lodged by Kenneth Gibson (No Party Affiliation) Members' Business Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with concern the impact of increased employers national insurance contributions (ENIC) from 6 April 2025 across the Scottish economy and, specifically, the public and third sectors; understands that the Scottish Government estimates that the direct cost to the public sector at £549 million in 2025-26, excluding "on costs", such as rising procurement inflation, due to ENIC increases; believes that the impact on the third sector, universities and independent care providers will collectively be £210 million in 2025-26; acknowledges the Office for Budget Responsibility’s view that 75% of ENIC costs will fall on employee pay; believes that this will hit the lowest paid hardest, with 25% being paid for by reduced business investment; acknowledges that Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP confirmed on 7 November 2024 that "the UK Government will provide funding to the public sector to support with the additional costs associated with these changes", but that no confirmation of how much funding has yet been provided to the Scottish Government, and notes the view that the UK Government should fully fund the cost of ENIC increases on the Scottish public sector as promised, as well as the third sector, independent care providers and universities, to ensure no detriment to the people and communities of Cunninghame North and those across Scotland.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.