§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what would be the loss or gain in revenue if national insurance started(a) at £100 per week for all wage earners, (b) at £120 per week and (c) if national insurance contribution was set at 10 per cent. and collected as an addition to income tax with no cut-off point.
§ Mr. JackThe loss or gain in revenue is set out in the table:
made in respect of constituents in Stoke-on-Trent, North, in each of the last two years and including 1991–92 to date; and if he will give in respect of day and night allowances (1) the number of successful applicants, (2) the number of refusals, (3) the number of appeals and (4) the number of outstanding appeals.
§ Mr. ScottI understand from Mr. Michael Bichard, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency, that the information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.