Part IIICertification of Pension Schemes and Effects on Members' State Scheme Rights and Duties
Chapter IIReduction in State Scheme Contributions and Social Security Benefits for Members of Certified Schemes
Preliminary
36Scope of Chapter II
This Chapter has effect for the purpose—
(a)
of reducing the rates at which certain national insurance contributions are payable by or in respect of earners whose employment is contracted-out by reference to contracted-out occupational pension schemes;
(b)
of providing for contributions to be paid by the Department in respect of earners who are members of appropriate personal pension schemes; and
(c)
of making provision concerning the payment of certain social security benefits payable in respect of members and former members of such schemes.