§ Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the percentage of contributions to the National Insurance Fund borne by the Exchequer in the years 1949, 1964 and 1965, respectively.
§ Mr. PentlandAbout 27 per cent. and 15 per cent. in 1949–50 and 1964–65 respectively, and an estimated 16 per cent. in 1965–66.