55. In regulation 3.C.11 (cancellation of options under regulation 3.C.8)—
(a)in paragraph (4), after “such an option” insert “in accordance with paragraph (3)”; and
(b)after paragraph (4) insert—
“(5) If, after the exercise of the option under regulation 3.C.8, the Scottish Ministers have reasonable grounds to believe that the member’s health will prevent the member from paying contributions for the whole contribution period, the Scottish Ministers may cancel the option by giving the member notice in writing.
(6) If the Scottish Ministers cancel such an option in accordance with paragraph (5), the additional periodical contributions cease to be payable for the first pay period beginning after the date specified in the notice and all subsequent pay periods and any periodical payments made before the date of cancellation must be returned to the member.”.