SHORT TIME WORKING AND TAX CREDITS

Early day motion 1190, tabled 25 March 2009 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 47 members.

That this House notes that many firms have introduced short time working for employees during this time of recession; further notes that many workers who are in receipt of tax credits are facing difficulties as the reduction in hours takes them below the minimum hours required to qualify for tax credits; and calls on the Government to take action to ensure that those who are so affected are deemed to still be working for the minimum hours and that their tax credits are maintained until such time as their hours are reinstated.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 11, Scottish National Party 6, DUP 2, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1.