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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of paying National Insurance contributions?

ATo build entitlement to state benefits including the State Pension and NHS
BTo contribute directly to the UK's overseas foreign aid and development budget
CTo fund the national school system and all compulsory state education programmes
DTo fund local council services and all associated public infrastructure projects

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is To build entitlement to state benefits including the State Pension and NHS.

National Insurance contributions go towards funding state benefits including the State Pension, Jobseeker's Allowance, Maternity Allowance and access to the NHS.

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