§ Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations she has received from the Ross-on-Wye and District Hoteliers and Caterers Association concerning the effects which will be experienced by the self-employed hoteliers and caterers as a result of the increased national insurance contribution for the self-employed; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mr. O'MalleyI have received a letter dated 15th January 1975 from the chairman of the association, to which I replied on 29th January. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of my reply, which gives the facts and the background about the self-employed contributions.