HC Deb 31 January 1992 vol 202 cc697-8W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total amount of class 2 national insurance paid in 1990–91 and 1991–92; and what estimates he has made of the total amounts he expects to take in during 1992–93 from class 2 national insurance contributions.

Mr. Jack

In 1990–91 the total amount of class 2 national insurance contributions paid was £500 million. We estimate that in 1991–92 and 1992–93 the amount paid will be £550 million and £590 million respectively.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people paid class 4 national insurance contributions in 1990–91 and 1991–92; and what estimates he has made of how many people he expects to pay class 4 national insurance contributions in 1992–93.

Mr. Jack

In 1990–91 about 2 million people paid class 4 national insurance contributions. We expect that approximately the same number will pay in 1991–92 and 1992–93.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the total amount of class 4 national insurance paid in 1990–91 and 1991–92; and what estimates he has made of the total amount he expects to take in during 1992–93 from class 4 national insurance contributions.

Mr. Jack

In 1990–91 the total amount of class 4 national insurance contributions paid was £630 million. We estimate that in 1991–92 and 1992–93 the amount paid will be £700 million and £770 million respectively.

Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many people paid class 2 national insurance contributions in 1990–91 and 1991–92; and what estimates he has made of how many people he expects to pay class 2 national insurance contributions in 1992–93.

Mr. Jack

In 1990–91 about 2.5 million people paid class 2 national insurance contributions. We expect that approximately the same number will pay class 2 in 1991–92 and 1992–93.