300 MINISTRY OF NATIONAL INSURANCE Increases in National Health and Pensions Contributions as from 30th SEPTEMBER, 1946. In view of the substantially higher rates of Old Age Pensions which will in future be payable under the Contributory Pensions Scheme, the rates of Pensions Contributions are being raised. NEW RATES HEALTH AND PENSIONS INSURANCE CARDS OF PERSONS INSURABLY EMPLOYED MUST BE STAMPED AT THE FOLLOWING WEEKLY RATES ON AND AFTER 30th SEPTEMBER, 1946: EMPLOYED MEN Age 16 & 17 3s. 0d. (instead of 2s.