§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 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. [129487]
§ Mr. HainThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office does not issue any specific guidance on National Insurance obligations for married women. However all staff are expected to be aware of Diplomatic and Home Service Regulations. These require all officers to advise the administration of any changes in their marital status, including those that will have effect on their National Insurance contributions.