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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3425

National Insurance (Voluntary Class 2 and 3 Contributions) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make changes to how people can voluntarily pay National Insurance Class 2 and Class 3 contributions. These are optional payments that help people qualify for state pensions and certain benefits if they're not earning enough to pay contributions automatically.

Presented by Wendy Chamberlain.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote510 MPs
62% Ayes · 31638% Noes · 194
The democratic gap

38% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading1 Mar 2023