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Mr. Maclean
asked the Minister of National Insurance what is the position in regard to the national insurance contributions of prisoners detained in legal custody.
Mr. B. Taylor
Prisoners are not liable to pay contributions but they may pay them at the non-employed rate if they so desire or arrange for someone to pay on their behalf. A generous period is also allowed for payment of contributions retrospectively after discharge from prison.