This Order, which comes into force on 6th April 2014, increases the rates of Class 2 and Class 3 contributions specified in sections 11(1) and 13(1) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) (“the Act”) from £2.70 to £2.75 and £13.55 to £13.90 respectively (articles 2(a) and 3). It also increases the amount of earnings specified in section 11(4) of the Act, below which an earner may be excepted from liability for Class 2 contributions, from £5,725 to £5,885 (article 2(b)).