Paragraph 3

In Part 12 (transfers into and out of the scheme) in rule 12 (transfer of payments and pension history between fire authorities)—

(a)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

after “Chapter 2” insert “, where applicable under paragraph (1A),”; and

(ii)

omit “in addition to providing a cash transfer value calculated under Chapter 2 of this Part”.

(b)

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)
Where the new authority is—

(a)
a fire and rescue authority in England;

(b)
a fire and rescue authority in Wales; or

(c)
the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service,

the former authority must provide a cash transfer value calculated under Chapter 2 of this Part.”.

(c)

In paragraph (5)—

(i)

for “section 50” substitute “sections 50, 50A and 50B”; and

(ii)

omit “and the Occupational Pension Scheme (Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures) Regulations 1996”.