Under the PA04, no consultation is required where:
- as a result of the consultation on a proposal for cessation of employer contributions there is a further proposal to reduce employer contributions;
- (occupational pension schemes) as a result of a consultation to prevent future accrual there is a further proposal to reduce the future accrual rate;
- changes are made for the purpose of complying with a statutory provision or a determination of TPR;
- a change has no lasting effect on a person’s rights to be admitted to a scheme or on the benefits that may be provided under it; or
- a change is covered by the provisions of section 67 PA95.
