# The Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 2005

Draft 2005, ISBN 0110518209

This Order makes provision in respect of the PPF Ombudsman and the Deputy PPF Ombudsman.

Made under: Pensions Act 2004 (Section 209, Section 210, Section 315)

## Introductory text

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 316(2)(g) of the Pensions Act 2004, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
PENSIONS
Made 2005
Coming into force 6th April 2005
Whereas a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 316(2)(g) of the Pensions Act 2004 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 209(4)(a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (g), 210(6) and 315(2) and (4) of the Pensions Act 2004, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 2005 and shall come into force on 6th April 2005.
(2) In this Order “the Act” means the Pensions Act 2004.
(3) Article 2(a) of this Order extends to Northern Ireland.

## 2 Remuneration, compensation, pension, allowances and reimbursement

The Secretary of State may—
(a) pay to or in respect of the PPF Ombudsman, or a Deputy PPF Ombudsman, such amounts by way of remuneration, compensation for loss of office, pension and allowances, or make provision for any such payments, as the Secretary of State may determine; and

## Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Minister of State,
Department for Work and Pensions
2005

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes provision in respect of the PPF Ombudsman and the Deputy PPF Ombudsman.
Article 1 provides (amongst other things) that article 2(a) of this Order extends to Northern Ireland.
Article 2(a) provides that the Secretary of State may make payments to the PPF Ombudsman, or a Deputy PPF Ombudsman, by way of remuneration, compensation, pension and allowances. Article 2(b) makes provision for the reimbursement of expenses in respect of the same persons.
Article 3 provides for the appointment of staff by the PPF Ombudsman.
Article 4 provides that the Secretary of State may make available additional staff and facilities to the PPF Ombudsman.
Article 5 provides that the PPF Ombudsman may (with certain exceptions) delegate any functions to a member of his staff or (subject to authorisation by him) an additional member of staff made available by the Secretary of State. Paragraph (2) provides for the exceptions in this respect.
Article 6 provides that the PPF Ombudsman may require any person to provide information or furnish documents necessary to an investigation.
Article 7 makes provision about restrictions on the disclosure of information held by the PPF Ombudsman.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2005/0110518209 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-pension-protection-fund-ppf-ombudsman-order-2005
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