HC Deb 16 December 1991 vol 201 cc58-9W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will estimate for 1991–92 the numbers paying national insurance contributions in Northern Ireland, distinguishing(a) between the different classes of contribution and (b) between employees and employers.

Mr. Hanley

Social security operational matters are the responsibility of Mr. Alec Wylie, chief executive of the Social Security Agency. He will write to the hon. Member and copies of his reply will be placed in the Library and the Public Information Office.