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Originally Posted by HarryT
National insurance is a tax which pays specifically for the state retirement pension; it has nothing to do with maternity payments or any other type of state benefit.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2966852.stm
"The National Insurance system pays for a number of benefits and the retirement pension.
Payment of Class 1 contributions gives entitlement to benefits, including the Jobseeker's Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, a Widows Pension, Maternity Allowance and the Retirement Pension."