§ Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Social Security, what was the percentage of the National Insurance contribution borne by the national Exchequer in August, 1948; and what was the percentage of the contribution, excluding graduated pension contributions, of the basic contribution borne by the Exchequer in August, 1966.
§ Miss HerbisonAbout 27 per cent. in the first accounting period from 5th July, 1948 to 31st March, 1949 and, excluding graduated contributions, an estimated 19 per cent. in the financial year 1966–67.