§ 63. Mr. Waddingtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will give an assurance that the rate for insurance contributions will be 6¾ per cent. of earnings in April, 1972.
§ Mr. EnnalsDiscussions on the proposals made in the White Paper last January are continuing and the Government have yet to announce their detailed proposals on social insurance benefits and the national health service contribution. At present, therefore it would be premature166W to give any firm assurance about the precise rate of contribution to be included in the Bill next session.