§ Mr. David Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what additional revenue is expected in a full year from the abolition of low-rate national insurance contributions for those in full-time work under 18 years of age and its replacement by the new full contribution rate; and how many teenagers in full-time employment are affected by this measure.
§ Mr. O'MalleyOn the assumption that 850,000 boys and girls under 18 will be liable for national insurance contributions in 1975–76 the additional yield from the 467W contributions payable by them and by their employers, compared with what might have been expected had the flat-rate contribution system not been replaced, is estimated at about £50 million.