§ Mr. Kenyonasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the total annual amount received from the weekly Health and Insurance contribution from all insured persons over the last annual period for which figures are available.
§ Miss PittThe period covered by the last published Accounts of the National Insurance Fund is 1954–55, in which year total receipts from contributions paid by employers and insured persons were respectively £225 million and £265 million.
§ Mr. Kenyonasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what proportion of the total annual amount received from the weekly Health and Insurance contribution is allocated for the payment of old-age pensions.
§ Miss PittReceipts from contributions paid by insured persons and employers are not allocated for the payment of particular benefits but are paid into the National Insurance Fund, from which all National Insurance benefits are paid.