Increases in contributions
2 Secondary Class 1 contributions
1
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).
2
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).