§ Mr. BATEYasked the Minister of Health whether he can give an estimate of the yearly increase to the National Health Insurance Fund from the recent advance in contributions?
§ Sir K. WOODThe recent increase in contributions was an increase in the pensions contributions only and, therefore, does not affect in any way the National Health Insurance Fund. It is estimated that at the present level of unemployment the increase will produce approximately £5,400,000 in the first complete year.