Regulation 36 Entitlement to a surviving adult’s pension
(1)
This regulation applies where a member (“P”) dies (whether before, on or after the commencement day) leaving a surviving adult.
(2)
On the pension start day, the surviving adult becomes entitled to the payment for life of a pension.
(3)
For the purposes of paragraph (2) the “pension start day” means—
(a)
the day after the day on which P dies; or
(b)
if later, the commencement day.
(4)
Where the surviving adult marries or enters into a civil partnership, the Treasury may, at any time, direct that payment of the pension be withheld.
(5)
The Treasury may, at any time, direct that payment of a pension withheld under paragraph (4) be resumed.