§ Mr. Deedesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that sufficient time has been allowed for those wishing to tender evidence to the Lane Committee to prepare and submit it before 31st December; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephYes. The committee issued in August invitations to all hos-
TOTAL NATIONAL INSURANCE AND NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS INCOME Gross Income (Annual Earnings plus Family Allowances where appropriate) £1,000 £1,500 £2,000 At 14th June, 1970 At present rates At 14th June, 1970 At present rates At 14th June, 1970 At present rates (1) EMPLOYED MAN Not in contracted out employment Single 7.04 7.11 5.73 6.13 4.41 5.75 Married, no children Married with one child Married with two children* 6.72 6.79 5.56 5.94 4.31 5.61 In contracted out employment Single 5.67 5.75 4.82 5.22 3.73 5.07 Married, no children Married with one child Married with two children* 5.41 5.49 4.67 5.07 3.64 4.95 (2) SELF-EMPLOYED MAN Single 6.45 7.80 4.30 5.20 3.22 3.90 Married, no children Married with one child Married with two children* 6.16 7.45 4.17 5.04 3.15 3.82 * Annual gross income for a man in this category includes Family Allowance amounting to £46.80. NoteThe level of National Insurance and National Health Service contributions is not affected by a man's marital status or the number of his dependants.
50Wpital authorities and a large number of professional and other interested organisations. In September a Press notice was issued and members of the public were invited through the Press to put in evidence. Written evidence has been asked for by 31st December; a few organisations that have asked for extra time in which to prepare written evidence have been given it.
§ Mr. Deedesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hospital management committees have tendered evidence to the Lane Committee.
§ Sir K. JosephSo far 34, out of a total of 310 in England and Wales.