asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the surplus of £932 million in the National Insurance Fund was higher or lower than forecast; and if he will make a statement.

I would refer my hon. Friend to paragraph 11 of the Report by the Government Actuary on the draft of the Social Security (Contributions, Re-rating) Order 1976; Cmnd. 6688. There will be an opportunity to consider these matters when the re-rating order is discussed.