PART 2 U.K.PRINCIPAL SCHEME MEMBERSHIP

Opting back inU.K.

11.—(1) A member (“P”) who has opted out and who has not retired may apply to the appropriate Minister, in the form determined by the appropriate Minister, to opt back in.

(2) The application must be accompanied by such evidence relating to P's health as the appropriate Minister may require.

(3) P must submit to any medical examination as the appropriate Minister may require in connection with the application.

(4) If the appropriate Minister is satisfied that P is in good health, the appropriate Minister must allow the application.

(5) The appropriate Minister must, within the period of 3 months beginning with the date on which the application is received, send a notice to P specifying—

(a)whether the appropriate Minister has allowed the application; and

(b)the date on which the decision was made.

(6) If the appropriate Minister has allowed the application, the member opts back in on the date specified under paragraph (5)(b), or (if earlier), the date three months after the date on which the application was received.