Written question asked by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Social Security Benefits: India
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2026 to Question 112609 on Employees' Contributions: India, what plans she has with the Leader of the House to ensure the provision of adequate parliamentary time for the consideration of the Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions between the United Kingdom and India.
- Answer
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The Double Contributions Convention with the Republic of India and the related Explanatory Memorandum were laid before both Houses of Parliament for scrutiny on 11 February 2026, and both documents have been shared with the relevant Parliamentary Committees of both Houses.
The Government will ensure that the scrutiny requirements of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 have been fulfilled before the Double Contributions Convention can be ratified and enter into force.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 114830
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- India Social security benefits Reciprocal arrangements
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