§ 28. Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of National Insurance how many applications he has received to contract out of the National Insurance Act; and what action does he propose to take on such applications.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI assume that the hon. Member's Question relates to self-employed and non-employed persons who are entitled to apply for exception from the liability to pay contributions in those classes if their income does not exceed £104 a year. Applications already made are being dealt with under regulations laid before the House recently but I am not yet in a position to give any figures.