§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on what advice is now being offered by individual Inland Revenue officers to those businesses that may be affected by IR35. [1363]
§ Dawn PrimaroloGenuine businesses are not affected by IR35. 1R35 applies only where, if it were not for the interposition of an intermediary such as a service company, the worker would be an employee of the client. The Inland Revenue provides a free service to anyone who wants advice on the application of the IR35 rules. This includes providing opinions on contracts of engagement and a dedicated IR35 helpline. There is also extensive material freely available on the Inland Revenue IR35 website. Full details about how to use the opinion on contracts service are available on the Inland Revenue website.
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§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had recently with the professional contractors group over the subject of IR35. [1362]
§ Dawn PrimaroloNone. Inland Revenue officials have met with members of the professional contractors group executive to discuss practical issues arising out of the application and operation of the IR35 legislation.