Part 2Administration charges

41Power to override contract terms

(1)

Paragraph 6 of Schedule 18 to the Pensions Act 2014 (power to restrict charges or impose requirements in relation to schemes: overriding provision) is amended as follows.

(2)

After sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that specified provisions override any term of a relevant contract to the extent that it conflicts with them.”

(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), at the end insert “ or (1A) ”.

(4)

After sub-paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

Relevant contract” means a contract between the trustees or managers of a relevant scheme and a person providing services in relation to the scheme.”