The Social Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2006

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 42, 42B, 45A and 182(2) of the Pension Schemes Act 19931 and sections 38(1), 38B and 41A of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 19932.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has, under section 42(1) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993, laid before each House of Parliament a report by the Government Actuary, and his report stating whether he considers that, in view of the report of the Government Actuary under section 42(1) of that Act, there should be an alteration in the percentages applying under section 41(1A) and (1B) of that Act3 and if so, what alteration is in his opinion required.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has, under section 42B(1) of that Act, laid before each House of Parliament a report by the Government Actuary, and his report stating what, in view of the report of the Government Actuary under section 42B(1) of that Act, he considers the percentages applying under section 42A(2), (2A) and (3) of that Act4 should be.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has, under section 45A(1) of that Act, laid before each House of Parliament a report by the Government Actuary, and his report stating what, in view of the report of the Government Actuary under section 45A(1) of that Act, he considers the percentages applying under section 45(1) of that Act5 should be.

A draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 42(3), 42B(1) and 45A(1) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 and section 181(9A) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 19936 and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.