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Written question asked by Bill Tynan (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of those aged between 18 and 21 years in higher education made sufficient national insurance contributions in 2003-04 to be credited with a qualifying year.
Answer

Mr. Tynan: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of those aged between 18 and 21 years in higher education made sufficient national insurance contributions in 2003-04 to be credited with a qualifying year. [198699] John Healey: The information requested is not available. For individuals who made insufficient National Insurance Contributions, it is possible to pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance Contributions. These may be paid up to six years after the period of education ends, provided the year for which they are to be paid included a period of at least six months' full-time education or training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198699; 426 c1718W;426 c1723W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
National insurance contributions Students
Link
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