§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services at what number of hours' work per week, and what level of weekly earnings, a married woman is now compelled to pay national insurance contributions on her own account, in addition to those paid already by her husband.
§ Mr. O'MalleyAll employed earners, whether men or women, married or382W single, are now liable to pay national insurance contributions when their earnings are £11 a week or more, regardless of the number of hours' work this represents. A married woman's liability for such contributions is unaffected by her husband's contributions, but whether she pays at the reduced rate of 2 per cent. or the standard rate of 5.5 per cent. of her earnings up to £69 a week depends on whether or not she has exercised her contribution option.