Paragraph 2

For section 6(1)(a) (instruction to employer to make deductions from debtor's earnings) substitute—

“(a)

to make periodical deductions from the debtor's earnings, as specified in the order; and”.

After section 6(1) insert—

“(1A)

If F1the county court makes an attachment of earnings order to secure payment of a judgment debt, the order must specify that periodical deductions are to be made in accordance with the fixed deductions scheme.

(1B)

If a court (whether the county court or another court) makes any other attachment of earnings order, the order must specify that periodical deductions are to be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 3.”

In section 6(5) (order to specify normal deduction and protected earnings rates), for “the order” substitute “ a Schedule 3 deductions order ”.