§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what advice has been tendered by his Department to British contributors(a) already resident abroad and (b) about to take up residence abroad as to the continuing payment of Class 3 contributions in order to qualify for retirement pension. [40690]
§ Ruth KellyCustomers should contact Inland Revenue National Insurance Contributions Office International Services on their helpline (telephone number 0191 225 4811) or visit the Inland Revenue website for information. Leaflet NI 38 "Social Security Abroad" sets out the conditions for the payment of voluntary contributions and includes an application form, CF83. There are separate information leaflets covering the EU Social Security Regulations and separate leaflets (one for each country) covering those countries with which the UK have entered into a bilateral social security agreement. International Services can give advice on the appropriate leaflet depending on the country.