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Part 2U.K.The Board of the Pension Protection Fund

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Pt. 2 modified in part (9.3.2005 for specified purposes, 1.4.2005 for specified purposes, 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force (except ch. 4)) by The Pension Protection Fund (Multi-employer Schemes) (Modification) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/441), regs. 1, 2-60, 71, 72

C2Pt. 2 applied in part (with modifications) (20.7.2005 for specified purposes, 1.9.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 for specified purposes) by The Financial Assistance Scheme Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1986), regs. 1(1), 4, Sch. 1

C3Pt. 2 modified (8.3.2005 for specified purposes, 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Pension Protection Fund (Partially Guaranteed Schemes) (Modification) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/277), regs. 1(1), 2-11

Chapter 3U.K.Pension protection

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4Pt. 2 modified (8.3.2005 for specified purposes, 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Pension Protection Fund (Partially Guaranteed Schemes) (Modification) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/277), regs. 1(1), 2-11

The leviesE+W+S

174Initial levyE+W+S

(1)Regulations must make provision for imposing a levy (“the initial levy”) in respect of eligible schemes for the period (“the initial period”) which—

(a)begins with the day appointed for this purpose by the regulations, and

(b)ends on the following 31st March or, if the regulations so provide, 12 months after the day referred to in paragraph (a).

(2)The regulations must prescribe—

(a)the factors by reference to which the initial levy is to be assessed,

(b)the rate of the levy, and

(c)the time or times during the initial period when the levy, or any instalment of the levy, becomes payable.

(3)Regulations under this section may only be made with the approval of the Treasury.

Commencement Information

I1S. 174(1)-(3) in force at 10.2.2005 for specified purposes and at 1.4.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2