§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the amounts of class 4 national insurance contribution received and credited for the years 1976–77 and 1977–78.
§ Mr. OrmeIt is estimated that of the class 4 contributions—including the NHS element—received in Great Britain up to 31st March 1978 £111 million related to 1976–77 and £55 million to 1977–78. The final receipts of class 4 contributions for 1976–77 and 1977–78 are expected to reach £115 million and £140 million respectively.