§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the total amount 15W collected from National Insurance contributions in 1951, 1961, and 1965, respectively; and how much was paid in benefits in each case.
§ Mr. PentlandContributions from insured persons and employers amounted to £376 million in 1951–52, £915 million in 1961–62 and, on a provisional estimate, £1,476 million in 1965–66; benefits amounted to £385 million, £1,086 million and an estimated £1,718 million respectively.