§ 47. Mr. Worsleyasked the Minister of Social Security whether she will introduce legislation to lessen the impact of National Insurance contributions on part-time workers.
§ Mr. PentlandThe Government are at present engaged in the preparation of an earnings-related scheme in which both contributions and benefits will be related more closely and fairly to earnings.
§ Mr. WorsleyWill the Government also consider the question of S.E.T., which aggravates the harsh effects of a flat-rate contribution system?
§ Mr. PentlandThat is an entirely different question.