Mr. Alan WilliamsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the forecast levels of social security contributions for(a) the United Kingdom and (b) Wales, for each of the next three years. [92643]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Budget forecast for social security contributions in 1999–2000 in the United Kingdom is £55.7 billion. The figure is shown in Table B10 of the Budget 1999 Financial Statement and Budget Report. Forecasts of social security contributions as a percentage of GDP for subsequent years up to 2003–04 are shown in Table B9 of the same publication. The corresponding forecasts of money GDP are shown in Table B4. Separate figures for Scotland and Wales are not available.