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Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 July 2021. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 July 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


National Insurance

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what characteristics of the National Insurance number system prevent them being aware how many National Insurance numbers are valid.

Answer

The National Insurance Number application process is robust, however there are instances where errors do occur. If it is identified that a National Insurance Number has been allocated and a record created in error, there are processes in place between the Department of Work and Pensions and HMRC to take action to prevent the National Insurance Number being used, for example in cases where a fraudulent application has been identified or a duplicate record has been created in error.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2028
Session
2021-22
Subjects
National insurance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk