9.—(1) In regulation 9(7) (variations of contract where transferors are subject to relevant insolvency proceedings), for sub-paragraph (a), substitute—
“(a)the sole or principal reason for the variation is the transfer and not a reason referred to in regulation 4(5)(a); and”.
(2) The amendment made by paragraph (1) applies in relation to any case where—
(a)the TUPE transfer takes place on or after 31st January 2014, and
(b)the permitted variation is agreed on or after 31st January 2014.