HC Deb 27 November 1973 vol 865 c93W
Mr. Jeffrey Archer

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what would be the total cost in pounds per year per teacher on an average salary of reducing the teachers' contribution rate to the superannuation scheme to 6 per cent. ;

(2) what would be the total cost of reducing the teachers' contribution rate to the superannuation scheme to 6 per cent.

Before 1st April 1956 From 1st April 1956 1966 1972 1973 1974
Teachers :
Personal benefits 5 6 6 8 6.75 6.75 6.75
Family benefits 2*
Employers :
Personal benefits 5 6 6 7.45 7.15 7.15
Family benefits.
Deficiency contribution 2.5 2.5 2.5 1.5
* Payable by men teachers, voluntarily initially, compulsorily by new entrants after 31st March 1969. A woman teacher could pay an individually assessed premium in respect of a nominated dependant.

Mr. Sydney Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what are the contribution rates for superannuation for teachers in England and Wales ; what rate was recently offered to, but rejected by, teachers ; what percentage the teacher's contribution is of the

Teachers
Local Government Officers Per cent. NHS Officers Per cent. Current Per cent Offered but rejected Per cent.
Rate of employee's contribution 6.0 6.0 6.75 6.6
Percentage of new entrant contribution 50.0 45.28 48.56 47.48
Percentage of total cost 40.54 44.44 43.83 42.86