§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer at what level the national insurance lower earnings limit has been set in each year since 1989(a) in money terms and (b) at 1994 prices.
§ Mr. HagueI have been asked to reply.
Because the lower earnings limit has moved broadly in line with the increase in prices, the value of the limits applying since 1989 at 1994 prices will be approximately £57, that is the limit for 1994–95. The cash value of the limits requested is in the table.
Year Cash LEL £ per week 1989–90 43 1990–91 46 1991–92 52 1992–93 54 1993–94 56