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Written question asked by Gerry Steinberg (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Angela Knight (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Office for National Statistics.


Treasury;Office for National Statistics

Question
How many and what percentage of employees had total earnings below the lower earnings limit for National Insurance contributions; and what proportion of these were part-time workers, in (i) 1970, (ii) 1980, (iii) 1990 and (iv) the most recent available year; if he will update the information given at 281 c526W; and if he will provide figures for those working fewer than 8 eights a week; and if he will update the information given at 280 c418W and 281 c526W. - Text of letter from Tim Holt of the Office of National Statistics.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
292 c792-3W; 21060;21071;21069;21072
Session
1996-97
Subjects
National insurance contributions Staff Part-time employment Low pay Average earnings Earnings limits