HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 c417W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what would be the cost in 1991–92 and 1992–93 of abolishing the 2 per cent. rate of national insurance contributions on earnings below the lower earnings limit.

Mr. Hanley

The estimated costs are £23 million and £24 million, respectively.