HC Deb 01 December 1925 vol 188 cc2064-5W
Colonel BURTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the estimated cost of placing agricultural workers (male), agricultural workers (female), and employers of agricultural labour, respectively, on the same terms as regards pensions contributions as other industries?

Pensions Contributions. Health Insurance Contributions.
Total weekly contribution. Recoverable form employé Total weekly contribution. Recoverable form employé
d. d. d. d.
For men employés 9 9
For women employés 2 4

Exactly the same contributions will be payable for employés in other industries, but in addition the following contributions in respect of unemployment insurance, which does not extend to agriculture, will be payable:

Unemployment Insurance Contributions.
Total weekly contribution. Recoverable form employé
s. d. d.
For men employés 1 3 7
For women employés 1 1 6