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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.