Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to page 71 of her Department’s Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22, HC 193, what recent progress her Department made on the investigation into errors in records relating to home responsibilities protection; what estimate she has made of when the investigations will be complete; how she plans to inform the House of the results of the investigation; and if she will make a statement.

We are continuing to support HM Revenue and Customs to investigate incorrect National Insurance records relating to Home Responsibilities Protection. Although a small number of cases have been identified, the vast majority of customers will not be affected.

Most customers can check their National Insurance record online which will show their qualifying year status, or they can visit GOV.UK for more information. We will provide an update to Parliament in due course.