How can I get my Social Welfare Number from the UK?

Question

My name is Leo Armstrong. In 1956 I lived in Claredon Tce, Lumb Lane, Bradford. I worked in Try Mills, Thornton Rd. Bradford, Yorkshire from 1956 to 1960. I was in the Army from 1962 to 1970 after which I returned to the Republic of Ireland. My Reg. No. was 23916662. In September 1986 I was living in Wrexham, North Wales and for a few months I was on Social Welfare

Answer 1

contact inland revenue.

Answer 2

It's called the National Insurance number. Visit the Revenue and Customs website http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/nic/ynino.htm as it seems to explain what you want to know.