F1 PART 3A Deduction Orders
CHAPTER 2Regular Deduction Orders
F2Variation of a regular deduction order in respect of a joint account25IA
1
Before varying a regular deduction order made in respect of a joint account—
a
to increase the amounts deducted; or
b
to vary the deduction dates,
the Secretary of State shall serve on each account-holder a notice containing the information set out in paragraph (2).
2
The information is—
a
that listed in regulation 25A1(2)(b), (c), (e), (g), (h) and (3)(a) or (4)(a) (as appropriate);
b
that the Secretary of State is proposing to vary the order in respect of the joint account;
c
an explanation as to why the Secretary of State is proposing to vary the order; and
d
that the account-holder has an opportunity to make representations about the matters in sub-paragraph (b) and regulation 25A1(2)(e) and (3)(a) or (4)(a) (as appropriate).
3
The period for making representations to the Secretary of State in respect of the matters referred to in paragraph (2)(b) and regulation 25A1(2)(e) and (3)(a) or (4)(a) (as appropriate) is—
a
14 days, beginning with the day on which the account-holder receives the notice; or
b
such longer period as the Secretary of State considers reasonable in the circumstances of the case.
4
The regular deduction order may not be varied before the period for making representations has expired and the Secretary of State has considered any representations in respect of the matters referred to in paragraph (2)(b) and regulation 25A1(2)(e) and (3)(a) or (4)(a) (as appropriate) made to the Secretary of State during that period.
Pt. 3A inserted (3.8.2009) by Child Support Collection and Enforcement (Deduction Orders) Amendment Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/1815), regs. 1(1), 2