S6M-16168: Kenneth Gibson: The Impact of Increased Employers National Insurance Contributions— That the Parliament notes with concern the impact of increased employers national insurance contributions (ENIC) from 6 April 2025 across the Scottish economy and, specifically, the public and third sectors; understands that the Scottish Government estimates that the direct cost to the public sector at £549 million in 2025-26, excluding "on costs", such as rising procurement 4 PB/S6/25/023 inflation, due to ENIC increases; believes that the impact on the third sector, universities and independent care providers will collectively be £210 million in 2025- 26; acknowledges the Office for Budget Responsibility’s view that 75% of ENIC costs will fall on employee pay; believes that this will hit the lowest paid hardest, with 25% being paid for by reduced business investment; acknowledges that Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP confirmed on 7 November 2024 that "the UK Government will provide funding...