NATIONAL HEALTH AND UNEM PLOYMENT INSURANCE.

HC Deb 10 March 1930 vol 236 cc945-6W

Mr. THORNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the approximate cost to the Government if all contributions of workmen insured under the National Health and Unemployment Acts were paid by the Government?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

The contributions to be paid by employés under the National Health and. Unemployment Insurance Acts for the year 1930–31 are estimated at £27,464,000.