HC Deb 06 March 1930 vol 236 c661W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Health the total number of males and females, separately, in respect of whom national health insurance contributions were paid at 30th June, 1912, 1920, 1928 and 1929, respectively?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Information is not available as to the number of persons in respect of whom national health insurance

England. Wales. Scotland.
Men. Women. Men. Women. Men. Women
1912 7,550,000 3,275,000 563,700§ 113,000 1,078,100§ 457,600
1920* 8,451,000 4,336,000 637,900 154,100 1,125,700 573,900
1928* 9,072,000 4,726,000 679,600 178,800 1,156,100 595,100
* Including persons who remained temporarily insured after ceasing to be employed.
† Excluding persons over 70 years of age.
‡ Excluding persons over 65 years of age.
§ These figures relate to 1913.