Paragraph 2 Meaning of “continuity of service”
(1)
A transition member (T) has continuity of service between pensionable service in the FPS or the NFPS, as the case may be, and pensionable service in this scheme unless T has a gap in service exceeding five years which—
(a)
begins on or before T's transition date; and
(b)
ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of this scheme.
(2)
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), after the scheme closing date T is not on a gap in service while T is in service which is pensionable under an existing scheme, an existing public body pension scheme, a scheme under section 1 of the 2014 Act or a new public body pension scheme.