§ 11. Mr. Rossasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the cost to this Department of employer's contribution to the National Insurance schemes in respect of all staff in the year 1951–52; and what is the latest estimate for the current financial year.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIt is estimated that the cost in 1951–52 to the Ministry of National Insurance and the former Ministry of Pensions in respect of staff engaged on work now undertaken by the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance was about £434,000. My Department's estimate for the current financial year shows a provision of £904,000.
§ Mr. RossCan the right hon. Gentleman give an indication of the expenditure attributable to increase in staff and the proportion due to the increase in contributions?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIt is mainly due to increases in contribution rates. I prefer not to tax my memory on the precise numbers of staff, but if the hon. Member wants to know perhaps he will put down a Question.