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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of paying National Insurance contributions?

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

Explanation

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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