HC Deb 07 February 1961 vol 634 c41W
Mr. Houghton

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the ratio of National Insurance contributions to the average earnings of men and women, respectively, in 1948: and what were the comparative ratios in 1960.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter:

For men, the total contribution payable in 1948 was 6. 7 per cent. of their average earnings and the corresponding figure in October. 1960 was 6. 3 per cent. For women, these proportions were respectively 9. 6 per cent. and 9. 9 per cent. The figures include the contributions for industrial injuries and to the National Health Service.