§ Mr. Colin ShepherdTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total sum collected in national insurance contributions for the year 1986–87 and that anticipated for 1987–88; and if he will show it broken down with employees, employers and self-employed contributions.
§ Mr. ScottThe information is as follows:
Estimated receipts from National Insurance Contributions £ million Great Britain 1986–87 1987–88 Class 1 Employees 11,750 12,550 Employers1 12,450 13,500 Self employed (classes 2 and 4) 700 750 Total 24,900 26,800 1 Net of SSP deductions of £750 million in 1986–87, and of SSP and SMP deductions of £950 million in 1987–88. The total excludes voluntary class 3 contributions, which yielded £30 million in 1986–87, and an estimated £25 million in 1987–88.