Paragraph 22 Approval and Approval ApplicationsF1

Where an Independent Provider, having been granted employing authority status, subsequently becomes a party to another qualifying contract or that approval extends under paragraph 20 or 21 to another qualifying contract and that contract would have the effect of increasing its estimated contribution liability under regulations D1, D2, Q6, Q8, Q10 and Q11 by 10% or more on the date on which approval in respect of that contract takes effect, the Secretary of State may require that Independent Provider to take any of the steps referred to in paragraph 23.