These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 8) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2000 and shall come into force on 1st September 2000.

Regulations 3 and 4 shall have effect in relation to the tax year beginning on 6th April 2000 and any subsequent tax year.

Regulations 5 to 36 shall have effect in relation to contributions to be paid in respect of the tax year beginning on 6th April 2000 and any subsequent tax year.