§ 96. Mr. Joynson-Hicksasked the Minister of National Insurance how many claims she has received from contributors who have paid premiums under the National Insurance Act, 1946, at a higher rate than was necessary; what is the aggregate amount of the overpayments; and how much has been refunded to the contributors.
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Mr. B. TaylorI regret that the precise information asked for by the hon. Member is not available. But since 5th July, 1948, about 170,000 claims for refund on one ground or another have been received, and up to 31st January last some £650,000 had been refunded.