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Written question asked by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Employees' Contributions: India

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions between the United Kingdom and India is subject to the scrutiny requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.

Answer

Yes, the Double Contributions Convention with the Republic of India is subject to the scrutiny requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.

The Government laid the Convention before Parliament on 11 February 2026, and the scrutiny period commenced on 12 February 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112609
Session
2024-26
Related items
Social Security Benefits: India
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Employees' contributions India Reciprocal arrangements
Legislation
Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010
Link
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