13.—(1) Regulation 17A (requirement to ensure passengers possess evidence of vaccination)(1) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1), in the words before sub-paragraph (a), for “or a Schedule 11 passenger” substitute, “, a Schedule 11 passenger or a verified eligible traveller”.
(3) In paragraph (2)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for “2A(3)(c), (3)(ca), (4)(b) and (d) or (6)(a)(ii)” substitute “3C(1)(c) or (d), 3D(b), 3E(b) and (d) or 3H(1)(a)(ii)”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (b), for “2A(5) or (6)(b)” substitute “3G or 3H(1)(b)”.
(4) At the end insert—
“(8) In this regulation, “verified eligible traveller” means an eligible traveller whose Passenger Locator Form indicates that their vaccine status is: “Vaccine Status: Verified Full/Exempt”.”.
Regulation 17A was inserted by S.I. 2021/865 and is amended by S.I. 2021/914 and 923.