In section 9 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) (calculation of secondary Class 1 contributions: Great Britain), for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2)

For the purposes of this Act the secondary percentage is 12.8 per cent; but that percentage is subject to alteration under sections 143 and 145 of the Administration Act.

(3)

Subsection (1) above is subject to—

(a)

regulations under section 6(6) above;

(b)

regulations under sections 116 to 120 below; and

(c)

sections 41 and 42A of the Pensions Act (reduced rates of Class 1 contributions for earners in contracted-out employment).”

In section 9 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7) (calculation of secondary Class 1 contributions: Northern Ireland), for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2)

For the purposes of this Act the secondary percentage is 12.8 per cent; but that percentage is subject to alteration under section 129 of the Administration Act.

(3)

Subsection (1) above is subject to—

(a)

regulations under section 6(6) above;

(b)

regulations under sections 116 to 119 below; and

(c)

sections 37 and 38A of the Pensions Act (reduced rates of Class 1 contributions for earners in contracted-out employment).”