Regulation 6 Amendment of regulation 27

in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “paragraphs (4) to (7)” substitute “paragraphs (4) to (7A)”;

after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

Paragraphs (1) and (2) override any provision of a relevant multi-employer scheme to the extent that it conflicts with those paragraphs.”;

for paragraph (7) substitute—

“(7)

Where a relevant multi-employer scheme was established, or became a relevant multi-employer scheme, before 17th July 2015 and the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) were not met on that date, the requirement in question must be met before 6th July 2016.

(7A)

Where a relevant multi-employer scheme was established by or under a statutory provision, other than a scheme established under section 67 of the Pensions Act 2008, before 6th April 2016 and the requirements of paragraph (1) or (2) are not met on that date, the requirement in question must be met before the end of the period of 6 months starting with that date.”.