Each active member must make contributions to F1this Section of the Scheme F2(“member contributions”) in respect of the member's pensionable earnings in accordance with regulation 161.

Contributions under paragraph (1) will be paid at the rate specified in regulation 161 and in accordance with this Chapter.

A member who is absent from service in circumstances within regulation 140(1) to F3(3A) may make contributions to F1this Section of the Scheme in respect of the member's pensionable earnings in accordance with those provisions and regulation 161.