Amendment of regulation 44
1
Regulation 4 (application of these Regulations) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (5).
2
In paragraph (2)—
a
in sub-paragraph (b) after “,etc.)” insert “or it is a defined benefits scheme under section 1 of the 2014 Act (schemes for persons in public service) in relation to persons specified in subsection (2)(c) of that section”;
b
in sub-paragraph (c) for “is made under” substitute “is established under section 48 of the Northern Ireland Act 199811 (pensions of members), or was established under”.
3
In paragraph (5) for “to 19” substitute “, 18”.
4
In paragraph (7) for “When” substitute “Except where information is given verbally in accordance with regulation 18B(3)12, when”.
5
After paragraph (7) add—
8
In this regulation “defined benefits scheme” has the meaning given in section 34 of the 2014 Act.