§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the value at 1987 prices and as
Great Britain £ million at 1987–88 prices 1979–80 1986–87 1987–88 Amount Percentage share of Fund income Amount Percentage share of Fund income Amount Percentage share of Fund income Employers Contributions 10,750 46.5 11,550 44.5 11,800 45 Treasury Supplement 4,050 17.5 2,500 9.5 2,030 7.5 Contribution rates and the size of the Treasury supplement are determined annually in the light of circumstances at the time. The Government do not make forward estimates of the individual elements of income to the national insurance fund.