HC Deb 17 May 1961 vol 640 cc149-50W
76. Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what was the percentage of personal income involved in social security payments in each of the years 1938–39, 1950–51, 1951–52, 1955–56, and 1960–61.

Sir E. Boyle

The following table shows National Insurance and Health contributions—excluding employers' contributions—expressed as a percentage of total personal income. The figures relate to calendar years, as similar information for financial years is not available.

Year Percentage of National Insurance and Health contributions to personal income
1938 1.1
1950 2.2
1951 2.1
1955 2.0
1960 2.4