§ 15. Mr. Barnettasked the Minister of Social Security what is the size of the National Insurance (Reserve) Fund; what are her plans and forecasts for its use, and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss HerbisonThe National Insurance (Reserve) Fund which stands at £1,168 million was set up by statute as a reserve for the National Insurance Fund. It provides interest which helps to meet the cost of benefits. I have no proposals for changing these arrangements.