§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he plans to allow non-working foster carers the opportunity to earn credits for national insurance purposes. [34630]
§ Mr. McCartneyI have been asked to reply.
Foster carers whose allowance contains a reward element are liable to pay national insurance contributions. Those who have no liability may choose to pay voluntary contributions. We will keep these arrangements under review as we do with all rules relating to benefits.