Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement, effect and interpretation2.Amendment of the principal Regulations3.In regulation 1(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “non-contracted-out rate”.4.(1) Amend regulation 9 (earnings period for statutory maternity pay.5.Amend regulation 10 (earnings limits and thresholds) as follows—6.For regulation 21 substitute— Annual maxima for those with more.7.In regulation 49(1) (precluded Class 3 contributions) for “primary Class.8.For regulation 84 (special provisions relating to primary Class 1.9.Omit regulation 85 (exception in relation to earnings to which.10.In regulation 90(4) (condition for approval of alternative arrangements for.11.(1) Amend regulation 94 (exception from Class 4 liability by.12.In regulation 95 (deferment of Class 4 liability where such.13.(1) Amend regulation 99 (calculation of liability for, and recovery.14.For regulation 100 (annual maximum of Class 4 contributions due.15.In regulation 103(2) (Class 4 liability of earners treated as.16.(1) Amend Schedule 4 (provisions derived from the Income Tax.SignatureExplanatory Note