HC Deb 22 February 1983 vol 37 c417W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his estimate of the net cost of a change in the structure of national insurance contribution for (a) employers and (b) employees so that (i) the contributions began at £1,800 and £3,600 for single persons and married couples, respectively, (ii) contributions were limited to 9 per cent. of the amount in excess of these figures up to a maximum of £1,260, (iii) those not contracted out would pay in addition a sum of 2.15 per cent. of total earnings as at present and (iv) the reduced rate allowances were abolished.

Mr. Rossi

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 25 January.—[Vol. 35, c.399.]