§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Industry how much will be added to the labour costs of the Post Office by the proposed increase in the employer's share of the national insurance contribution.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldI understand from the Post Office that the increase in employers' national insurance contributions, which it is proposed should take effect in April 1977, could be expected to add something like £30 million to its costs in the first year.