§ Mr. Kevin HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what was the annual was the annual cost of statutory sick pay for 1979–80; and what has been the cost in each subsequent year including 1994–95; [40090]
(2) what was the annual cost of statutory maternity pay for 1979–80; and what has been the cost in each subsequent year including 1994–95. [40089]
§ Mr. HealdThe information is in the table. The statutory sick pay and statutory maternity pay schemes were introduced in April 1983 and April 1987 respectively.
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Statutory sick pay and statutory maternity pay: government expenditure £ million Statutory sick pay Statutory maternity pay 1983–84 500 0 1984–85 508 0 1985–86 545 0
Statutory sick pay and statutory maternity pay: government expenditure £ million Statutory sick pay Statutory maternity pay 1986–87 757 0 1987–88 840 193 1988–89 898 250 1989–90 949 286 1990–91 941 314 1991–92 700 345 1992–93 683 398 1993–94 689 420 1994–95 25 443 Source:
Figures have been taken from the Social Security Departmental Report March 1995 and earlier equivalents.
Notes:
(a) Expenditure is at cash price.
(b) 1994–95 figures are estimates.