§ Ms CorstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 27 February,Official Report, column309, what percentage of the total amount of national insurance contributions from employees was paid by (a) those with more than twice and (b) those with less than average earnings in (i) 1979–80 and (ii) 1995–96. [19681]
§ Mr. HealdThe information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is in the table.
Figures for 1979–80 are not available and could only be provided a disproportionate cost.
Percentage of total employee national insurance contributions in each band 1995–96 More than twice average earnings 12.8 Less than average earnings 35.3 Source:
Government Actuary's Department.