HC Deb 15 November 1989 vol 160 cc312-3W
Mr. Meacher

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will take steps to credit the Guildford Four with class 1 national insurance contributions for the full period of their detention.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

There are no legislative provisions which would enable credits to be awarded in these cases. However, I should be prepared to examine representations from the individuals concerned in respect of their contribution records and to consider whether alternative arrangements might be made.