HC Deb 26 November 2001 vol 375 c714W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much has been paid to the private sector in refunded contributions on account of opted-out occupational pensions schemes in each of the last five years. [18025]

Mr. McCartney

The information is not available in the format requested. Such information as is available is in the table.

National Insurance contribution rebates for occupational pension schemes
Year £ billion
1996–97 5.25
1997–98 5.24
1998–99 5.77
1999–2000 5.79
2000–01 6.21

Notes:

1. All figures rounded to nearest £10 million.

2. The table shows the total amount of National Insurance contribution rebates made in respect of membership of both private sector and public sector contracted-out occupational pension schemes.

Source:

Government Actuary's Department

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