Source · Select Committees · Treasury Committee
Recommendation 8
8
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The Government also needs to make sure that the requirement for employers interested in offering...
Conclusion
The Government also needs to make sure that the requirement for employers interested in offering fewer than 30 Kickstart roles to apply through a representative organisation does not make the scheme inaccessible to SMEs and charities.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
On your comments on the Kickstart scheme, I would highlight that gateway organisations, who collect bids on behalf of employers who require fewer than 30 roles, play a vital role in ensuring smaller employers find the Kickstart process easier to manage. DWP implemented a new system to allow organisations to register with the government and be included in an online list of Kickstart gateways. To date almost 500 organisations have registered as gateways, including The Federation of Small Businesses. The FSB’s National Chairman Mike Cherry said, ‘We have successfully worked with the government to develop the new Kickstart Scheme, and help small employers be part of the solution.’ As the Kickstart scheme is rolled out, the government will continue to respond and adapt to ensure it delivers the greatest impact for employers and young people.