Regulation 37 Insertion of new regulation 55A

After regulation 55 insert—

“Calculation of initial pre-commencement dependants’ contributions amount

55A.

(1)

The initial pre-commencement dependants’ contributions amount in relation to each eligible office held by P is determined under paragraph (2) or (3) as applicable.

(2)

For an office specified in Table 1 or Table 2 of Schedule 1—

Step 1

Determine the total of fees paid to P in respect of qualifying fee-paid days falling within the period before 7th April 2000.

Step 2

Multiply the total determined under Step 1 by the percentage specified in column 3 of the first row of Table 1 of the Contributions Tables.

(3)

For offices specified in Table 3 or Table 4 of Schedule 1—

Step 1

Determine the total of any fees paid to P in respect of qualifying fee-paid days falling within the period before 7th April 2000.

Step 2

Multiply the total determined under Step 1 by the percentage specified in column 4 of the first row of Table 1 of the Contributions Tables.

Step 3

Determine the total of any fees paid to P in respect of any service credit days.

Step 4

Multiply the total determined under Step 3 by the appropriate percentage specified in Table 8.

Step 5

Add together the amounts determined under Steps 2 and 4.”.