# The Social Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2011, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under 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 1993, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
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Coming into force 6th April 2012
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 42, 42B, 45A and 182(2) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 and sections 38, 38B, 41A and 177(2) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993.
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 the Secretary of State’s report stating whether the Secretary of State 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 Act and if so, what alteration is in the Secretary of State’s 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 the Secretary of State’s report stating what, in view of the report of the Government Actuary under section 42B(1) of that Act, the Secretary of State considers the percentages applying under section 42A(2), (2A) and (3) of that Act 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 the Secretary of State’s report stating what, in view of the report of the Government Actuary under section 45A(1) of that Act, the Secretary of State considers the percentages applying under section 45(1) of that Act 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 1993 and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111506257/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-social-security-reduced-rates-of-class-1-contributions-rebates-and-minimum-contributions-order-2011/introduction
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