§ 47. Mr. Shepherdasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether she is aware that the further increases she is proposing in National Insurance contributions will bear heavily upon students; and whether she will take steps to relieve students of some part of the burden.
§ Mr. PentlandNo. National Insurance contributions are not compulsory for students except when working for an employer.
§ 48. Mr. Ian Gilmourasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if she will introduce a uniform rate for the National Insurance contributions paid by employers for casual work by married women working on farm crops.
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§ Mr. PentlandI am writing to the hon. Member about the particular case which I understand he has in mind.