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Department for Work and Pensions: Revenue and Customs

Asked by Mr Will ForsterLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80794

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions his Department has had with HM Treasury on improving communication between his Department and HMRC on (a) cases involving voluntary National Insurance contributions paid while working abroad and (b) other matters.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

We work closely with HMRC on Voluntary National Insurance Contributions, sharing information where appropriate and proactively identifying ways we can improve our working practices. This includes Voluntary National Insurance Contribution related work.

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