Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2012.

National Insurance

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will assess the amount of revenue lost because non-European Union workers are allowed a 52-week exclusion from national insurance contributions; and whether this concession includes employer contributions, and, if so, at what estimated cost.

Answer: I refer the noble Lord to the answers I gave on 13 July 2011 (col. WA 189), 2 December 2010 (col. WA 484) and 16 November 2010 (col. WA 196), which explained why non-EEA workers are allowed a 52-week exemption from national insurance contributions (which includes employer contributions). Information on the amount of NICs foregone due to this exemption is not available.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 14554; 734 c58WA
Session: 2010-12
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Subjects: Exemptions National insurance contributions Migrant workers
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