Citation, commencement and interpretation1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the Occupational Pension Schemes (Winding Up) (Modification for Multi-employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2005.

2

These Regulations come into force on 31st August 2005.

3

In these Regulations—

  • “the 1995 Act” means the Pensions Act 1995;

  • “the 1996 Regulations” means the Occupational Pension Schemes (Winding Up) Regulations 19963;

  • “the 2004 Act” means the Pensions Act 20044;

  • “the 2005 Regulations” means the Occupational Pension Schemes (Winding up etc.) Regulations 20055;

  • “assessment period” is to be read in accordance with section 132 of the 2004 Act (assessment periods);

  • “the MFR Regulations” means the Occupational Pension Schemes (Minimum Funding Requirement and Actuarial Valuations) Regulations 19966.