§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will estimate the weekly increase needed to the national insurance contribution paid by married women who have exercised their option to pay reduced contributions in order to raise on an actuarial basis sufficient income to provide for entitlement to sickness and invalidity benefit only.
§ Dr. BoysonThe calculations are complex and will take some time. I shall let the right hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.