§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has received any representations calling for the burden of national insurance contributions to be removed from employers in respect of newly engaged staff; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonNo direct representations have been received by the Department. I am, of course, aware of the Conservative Political Centre pamphlet "Jobs Ahead" which makes various suggestions about reducing the burden of national insurance contributions on employers. The structure of contributions will be considered in the context of the reviews of social security.