Public Service Pensions Act 2013

11 Valuations U.K.

(1) Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme must provide for actuarial valuations to be made of—

(a) the scheme, and

(b) any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it.

[F1 (1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 if—

(a) the scheme is connected with another scheme under section 1, and

(b) actuarial valuations are provided for under subsection (1) in scheme regulations for that other scheme.]

(2) Such a valuation is to be carried out in accordance with Treasury directions.

(3) Treasury directions under subsection (2) may in particular specify—

(a) how and when a valuation is to be carried out;

(b) the time in relation to which a valuation is to be carried out;

(c) the data, methodology and assumptions to be used in a valuation;

(d) the matters to be covered by a valuation;

(e) where a scheme under section 1 and another statutory pension scheme are connected, whether the schemes are to be valued separately or together (and if together, how);

(f) the period within which any changes to the employer contribution rate under a scheme under section 1 must take effect following a valuation.

(4) Treasury directions under subsection (2), and variations and revocations of such directions, may only be made after the Treasury has consulted the Government Actuary.

(5) Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is not a defined benefits scheme may provide for actuarial valuations to be made of the scheme and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it; and if they do, subsections (2) to (4) apply.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 11(1A) inserted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.4.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), ss. 95(5), 131(1)(2)(f)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 11 in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes by S.I. 2014/1912, art. 3(1)(2)

I2 S. 11 in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes by S.I. 2015/4, art. 2(1)(2)(e)

I3 S. 11(2)-(4) in force at 1.12.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2013/2818, art. 4(a)