The UK Statistics Authority wrote to James Murray MP about Communications on National Insurance Contributions

24 January 2024 · Sir Robert Chote, Chair, UK Statistics Authority

The letter, dated 24 January 2024, replies to correspondence of 8 January 2024. The UK Statistics Authority published it as Response from Sir Robert Chote to James Murray MP – Communications on National Insurance Contributions. Below are 2 passages from the letter in the regulator's own words.

What the UK Statistics Authority wrote

“Under the principles of intelligent transparency, it should have been made clear that this referred specifically to single workers with no children and not to other family types for whom this is not the case.”

“The Office for Statistics Regulation will continue to work with HM Treasury to ensure future communications are clear and comply with the principles of intelligent transparency.”

From Sir Robert Chote, Chair, UK Statistics Authority, letter of 24 January 2024. Read the full letter.

The words the letter quotes

The letter quotes 1 passage from the public record:

“After today’s NICs changes, the UK’s tax rate for those on average salaries is lower than all G7 nations based on the latest @OECD data.”

Correspondence

• The letter it answered: James Murray MP to Sir Robert Chote – Communications on National Insurance Contributions (8 January 2024)

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