AQW 27033/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities what his Department estimates the additional cost in: (i) Employer National Insurance Contributions; and (ii) National Living Wage increases will be, in 2025/26 for organisations funded through the Supporting People programme and broken down by thematic group.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 13 May 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 13 May 2025
- Answer due by
- 29 May 2025
- Answered
- 26 June 202544 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
This issue is an operational matter for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. I have sought the requested information from the Chief Executive, who has advised me as follows:
‘Please see estimates detailed below in respect of the Employer National Insurance contribution increase and the National Living Wage increase in 2025/26 for organisations funded through the Supporting People programme, broken down by Supporting People Thematic Group.
| SP Thematic Group | Employer National Insurance Element (£k) | National Living Wage Element (£k) |
| Disability | 901 | 1,351 |
| Homelessness | 890 | 1,335 |
| Older People | 246 | 369 |
| Young People | 178 | 267 |
| 2,215 | 3,322’ |
For any future queries relating to operational matters, you may wish to contact the NIHE directly. Making direct contact with the ALB will ensure that you receive the information in the shortest possible timeframe and make best use of public resources.