The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on National Insurance Contributions – 19 March 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on National Insurance Contributions on 19th March 1986.


Mr. Frank Field Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list for each year since 1978–79 changes in the contribution rates for both employee and employer of class one national insurance contributions; and if he will state for each year the additional revenue raised by these charges from (i) employees and (ii) employers for each of these years.

Mr. Major I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.