HC Deb 06 May 1980 vol 984 c87W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the cost in a full year of paying an unemployed claimant the higher national insurance rates (a) after six months and (b) after 12 months, and for paying benefit for as long as the claimant is unemployed.

Mrs. Chalker

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.