Article 31 Meaning of “eligible child”

(1)

In this Order, “eligible child” in relation to a deceased member or former member, means—

(a)

a child or an adopted child of the deceased who meets any of the conditions specified in paragraph (2); and

(b)

any other child or young person who—

(i)

meets any of those conditions; and

(ii)

was financially dependent on the deceased on the day of death.

(2)

The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) are that the person—

(a)

is aged under 18;

(b)

is in full-time education or vocational training and is aged under 23; or

(c)

because of physical or mental impairment—

(i)

is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable to engage in gainful employment; and

(ii)

was dependent on the deceased on day of the deceased's death.