HC Deb 09 April 1974 vol 872 c96W
Sir B. Rhys Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if it is her policy to end the exaction of flat-rate contributions to the national insurance system from employed workers;

(2) if she will end the exaction of flat-rate contributions to the national insurance system from the self-employed;

(3) if it is her policy to introduce flat-rate benefits in return for earnings-related contributions.

Mr. O'Malley

I am not yet able to add to what my right hon. Friend said during the debate on the Budget resolutions on 28th March.—[Vol. 871, c. 647.]