(1) For sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph 15 of Schedule 2 to the 1986 Act (right of members to obtain particulars from register) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraphs -

"(1) At any time when a building society -

(a) has had its authorisation revoked under section 43; and

(b) has not been re-authorised under section 44,

a member of the society shall, subject to sub-paragraph (1A) below, have the right to obtain, from the register kept under paragraph 13 above, the names and addresses of members of the society, for the purpose of communicating with them on a subject relating to the affairs of the society.

(1A) Sub-paragraph (1) above shall not apply unless the member in question -

(a) is qualified under the rules of the society to join in a members' requisition for a special meeting, or to join in nominating a person for election as a director; or

(b) would be so qualified if any requirements as to length of time a person must have been a shareholding or borrowing member were omitted.