§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much remains outstanding and unpaid to the National Insurance Fund of Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 contributions due from those in multiple employment and self-employment for the year 1974–75.
§ Mr. OrmeFor the year 1974–75 it is estimated that the total amount of national insurance graduated contributions not collected was approximately £1 million, but it is not possible to specify how much of that sum related to multiple employments.
No record was kept of flat-rate contributions not collected and Class 4 contributions were not levied until the year 1975–76.