HC Deb 14 November 1912 vol 43 c2098W
Sir J. D. REES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated annual amount of the contributions collected in the United Kingdom under the National Insurance Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The contributions to be collected in the United Kingdom in the first complete financial year of the National Insurance Act's operation, namely, 1913–14, under Part I. (Health Insurance) and Part II. (Unemployment Insurance) are estimated to amount approximately to £19,215,000 and £1,859,400 respectively.