§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what increases in national insurance contributions have been imposed specifically on sub-postmasters since 1987; for what purposes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardNo increases in national insurance contributions have been imposed specifically on sub-postmasters since 1987. The treatment of their earnings for national insurance contribution purposes and the rates at which their national insurance contributions are paid are identical to those of other workers in similar circumstances.