Paragraph 8

in paragraphs (1)(a) and (2) after “spouse”, insert “or civil partner”;

for paragraph (4), substitute—

“(4)

The requisite benefit pension shall be calculated—

(a)

in the case of a surviving spouse, in accordance with Part V of Schedule 3; and

(b)

in the case a surviving civil partner, in accordance with that Part subject to the substitution, in paragraphs 1 and 3, of “5 April 1988”for “5 April 1978”.”; and

in paragraph (5), after “spouse”, insert “or civil partner”.