Written question asked by Christian Wakeford (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2020. It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Monday, 16 March 2020 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Employment and Support Allowance: Self-employed
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effect on (a) sole traders, (b) freelancers and (c) small business holders of the recent changes to employment support allowance.
- Answer
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There are no recent changes to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) that affect sole traders, freelancers and small business holders.
A self-employed person can make a new claim for New Style ESA. In order to qualify they will need to satisfy the basic entitlement and National Insurance contribution conditions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 27038
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Self-employed Employment and support allowance
- Link
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- 2020-03-16 14:13:15 +0000
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