Paragraph 4

in paragraph 4(b)^f1, for the words from “if a notional funding system applied” to the end of paragraph (4)(b), substitute “as employer contributions under rule LA3 for that period.”.

for paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5)

A fire and rescue authority may pay the amount notified under sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (4) on behalf of the firefighter and, where they do so, the requirements of that sub-paragraph shall cease to apply.”.