Paragraph 20 I1

This paragraph applies for the interpretation of paragraph 19.

“Accrued right”, in relation to a provision of the new scheme, means a right (including a contingent right) or entitlement to or in respect of a pension or future pension payable out of the Fund which has accrued in respect of service before the provision comes into force.

Where the new scheme is a scheme under paragraph 12, in this paragraph “service” means service as a member of the House of Commons.

Where the new scheme is a scheme under paragraph 16, in this paragraph “service” means service to which that paragraph applies.