Regulation 5 Amendment of the principal Regulations

After regulation 65 (Class 2 and class 3 contributions paid late through ignorance or error) insert—

“Amount of Class 3 contributions payable by virtue of regulation 50A

65A.

The amount of a contribution payable by virtue of regulation 50A during the period mentioned in paragraph (3) of that regulation shall, notwithstanding section 13(6) of the Act, be calculated by reference to the weekly rate which would have been applicable if it had been paid during the contribution year to which it relates.”.