§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the policy since 1989 on writing annually to those of his Department's staff who are paying reduced rates of National Insurance contributions, reminding them of the rules governing the payment of reduced rates, as recommended in the Inland Revenue guidance note on reduced rate National Insurance contributions for married women. [129479]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department has not previously issued annual reminders to staff paying reduced rates of National Insurance contributions but this policy is currently under review.