PART 3Changes to information
Material alterations to basic scheme information8.
(1)
The information mentioned in paragraph (2) must be given in accordance with this regulation where—
(a)
there is a change in relation to the scheme, and
(b)
that change results in a material alteration in the information listed in Part 1 of Schedule 2.
(2)
The information is the information referred to in paragraph (1)(b) that has materially changed.
(3)
The information must be given to all members and beneficiaries of the scheme except for excluded persons and to a recognised trade union.
(4)
The information must be given before or as soon as possible after (and in any event within three months after) the change referred to in paragraph (1)(a) takes effect.
(5)
No information is required to be given under this regulation to—
(a)
relevant persons, except a recognised trade union, unless it is relevant to the person's rights or prospective rights under the scheme, and
(b)
a recognised trade union unless—
(i)
it is relevant to the rights or prospective rights of persons who are in that recognised trade union, and
(ii)
basic scheme information has already been given to the recognised trade union under regulation 6.
F1(6)
This regulation does not apply where regulation 8A applies.