§ 7. Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how many applications have been received from employers to contract out of the graduated pensions scheme, at the nearest convenient date; and how many certificates have been issued by the Registrar.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterUp to 17th February 15,759 such applications have been received from employers. 12,500 certificates have been issued by the Registrar, covering 2,910,000 employees.