§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department 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. [129485]
§ Mr. StrawThe validity of the certificate of election is checked when new staff join the Home Office. Action is taken if this is not in order or staff notify a change in circumstances. It is for the individual concerned to notify any change in circumstances after he or she has joined the Home Office.