4. In regulations 6 (circumstances where the Board is not required to recover overpaid scheme benefits) and 16 (recovery of PPF compensation overpayments) of the Pension Protection Fund (General and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006(1)—
(a)in paragraph (2) for “it shall determine, having regard to any evidence provided under paragraph (1)(c)(ii),” substitute “it shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, determine”;
(b)after paragraph (2) insert—
“(2A) The Board may request such additional information, from the person who gave the hardship notification, as it reasonably requires for the purpose of making a determination under paragraph (2).
(2B) In making such a determination, the Board shall have regard to any evidence provided under paragraph (1)(c)(ii) and any information provided under paragraph (2A).”.