Deferred choice decision to be made by a person other than M
16.—(1) This regulation applies where a person other than M is the deferred choice decision-maker (“D”).
(2) Where—
(a)the period for making a deferred choice decision has begun in accordance with regulation 15(3)(a), and
(b)the scheme manager receives notice that M has died before making a deferred choice decision in relation to M’s remediable service,
the period during which a deferred choice decision may be made by D is to be treated as ending in accordance with paragraph (3)(b) instead of regulation 15(3)(b).
(3) A deferred choice decision must be made during the period—
(a)beginning with the date of issue of the remediable service statement issued under regulation 4(2)(c)(ii), and
(b)ending—
(i)with the day 12 months after that date,
(ii)at such other time as the scheme manager considers reasonable in all the circumstances, or
(iii)if D makes a decision earlier, immediately after a deferred choice decision is made.
(4) A deferred choice decision made by D is irrevocable.