HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c448
67. Major McKENZIE WOOD

asked the Minister of Health what amounts were received in each of the years 1921 and 1922 in England and Scotland, respectively, on account of national health insurance contributions; and what is the shortage in each year as compared with the amounts estimated?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

With the hon. Member's permission, I propose to circulate the answer in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The amounts of health insurance contributions were approximately as follows:

In England and Wales:
£
1921 … … 22,130,000
1922 … … 22,500,000
In Scotland:
1921 … … 2,740,000
1922 … … 2,720,000
The shortage of contributions as compared with the amount assumed in the financial basis of the Act, namely, about 48 contributions per insured person per annum, is estimated to be approximately 7 per cent. in England and Wales and 10 per cent. in Scotland.