§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the size of the contribution which individuals would be called upon to make if the ceiling on national insurance contributions was lifted for earners with incomes up to (a) £4,000, (b) £5,000, (c) £7,000, (d) £10,000 and (e) above £10,000.
§ Mr. O'MalleyOn the assumption that all the other contribution rates and figures remained as at present, and that only the upper limits for Class 1 and Class 4 contributions were raised as suggested, the figures would be:
Annual earnings Annual Class 1 (primary) contributions Annual Class 1 (secondary) contributions Annual self-employed contributions £ £ £ £ 4,000 220 340 317 5,000 275 425 397 7,000 385 595 557 10,000 550 850 797 10,000+ 550+ 850+ 797+