Part 1

The debt arrangement scheme

Variation of debt payment programmes
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1
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application by the debtor or by any creditor, approve the variation of a debt payment programme.
2
The Scottish Ministers may not consider an application for approval of a variation under subsection (1) above unless—
a
where the application is made by the debtor, a copy of the application has been given to each creditor who is owed a debt which is being paid under the debt payment programme; or
b
where the application is made by a creditor, a copy of the application has been given to the debtor and to each other creditor who is owed such a debt.
3
Such an application may seek the variation of any condition which is attached to the approval of the programme or, as the case may be, a previous variation of the programme.
4
An application for the variation of a debt payment programme shall—
a
contain such information, and be in such form, as may be prescribed; and
b
be signed by the debtor or, as the case may be, the creditor.