§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what part of the national insurance contribution goes to the National Health Service; and what percentage of the National Health Service cost is met in this way.
§ Mr. EnnalsIn 1976–77—the latest year for which figures are available—7.1 per cent. of total national insurance contribution income went to the NHS in Great Britain. This represented 9.7 per cent. of the cost of the NHS in that year.