Amendment to regulation 43

In regulation 4 (requirements where the service provider is an individual or partnership)—

a

for paragraph (3)(b), substitute—

b

a partnership and—

i

each of the partners satisfies the requirements set out in paragraph (5); and

ii

P satisfies the requirement set out in paragraph (6).

b

in paragraph (4), for “are that P or, where applicable, each of the partners” substitute “in paragraph 3(a) are that P”; and

c

after paragraph (4), insert—

5

The requirements referred to in paragraph 3(b)(i) are that each of the partners is—

a

of good character;

b

physically and mentally fit to carry on the regulated activity; and

c

able to supply to the Commission, or arrange for the availability of, information relating to themselves specified in Schedule 3.

6

The requirement referred to in paragraph 3(b)(ii) is that, through the combination of the qualifications, skills and experience of the partners, P has the necessary qualifications, skills and experience to carry on the regulated activity.