§ '(1) In section 1(1) of the National Insurance Surcharge Act 1976 (surcharge of 2 per cent. on secondary Class 1 contributions) for the words "2 per cent." there shall be substituted the words "3½ per cent.".
§ (2) This section has effect in relation to any contribution in respect of earnings which are paid on or after 2nd October 1978.'.—[Mr. Healey.]
§ Brought up, read the First and Second time, and added to the Bill.