For paragraphs (5) and (6) of regulation 2.C.1 (contributions by members), substitute—

“(5)

Paragraph (6) applies where, despite the provisions of this regulation—

(a)

a member who—

(i)

is not a non-GP provider, has failed to pay member contributions; or

(ii)

is a non-GP provider, has failed to pay such contributions; or

(b)

an employing authority has failed to deduct such contributions in respect of a member referred to in paragraph (a).

(6)

The Secretary of State may recover any sum that remains due in respect of contributions referred to in paragraph (5)—

(a)

in any case where an employing authority has ceased to exist and the member is a non-GP provider member referred to in paragraph (5)(a)(ii), by adding those contributions to the amount of contributions that the non-GP provider is due to pay to the host Board;

(b)

by deduction from any benefit payable to, or in respect of, a member where the Secretary of State has notified the member of an intention to do so.

(6A)

Where paragraph (6)(a) applies, the non-GP provider must record the amount of unpaid contributions in a certificate referred to in regulation 2.J.14.”.