Self-Employment (Hansard, 18 January 1990)

HC Deb 18 January 1990 vol 165 cc344-5W 344W

§ 47. Mr. David Nicholson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any further plans to encourage self-employment.
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§ Mr. Norman Lamont
Self-employment has increased by over 60 per cent. since 1979 as a result of the Government's policies to encourage enterprise. These policies will ensure continued growth in the future.

§ Mr. Colvin
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any plans to amend the definition of self-employed for taxation purposes.

§ Mr. Lilley
No. The Government have reviewed on a number of occasions whether there should be a statutory definition of self-employment. The existing criteria laid down by the courts seek essentially to answer the question "Are you in business on your own account?" We believe this is the right approach.