HL Deb 19 March 2001 vol 623 cc127-8WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in the light of the ruling by United States District Judge John C Cougenhour in the so-called "permatemp" case between Microsoft and its temporary employees, United Kingdom companies are likely to face similar claims from their contractors affected by the IR35 provisions. [HL1078]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

It is unlikely that similar claims will arise in this country.