§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what legislation prevents women who paid reduced National Insurance contributions before 1986 from making up those payments; and if he will make a statement. [162200]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 18 March 2004]: I have been asked to reply. A woman who had a valid reduced rate election in force before 1986 cannot pay voluntary Class 3 contributions to make up those payments. The relevant legislation is Regulation 132 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001 No. 1004) This regulation mirrored exactly Regulation 105 of Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 1979.