§ Mr. BoswellTo 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. McCartneyThe 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