Paragraph 12

in rule K1 (review of ill-health and certain deferred pensions), in paragraph (3)(a) for “rule B5” substitute “rule B5(4)(b)”;

in rule K1A (consequences of review), after paragraph (4) add—

“(5)

If, on such consideration as is mentioned in rule K1(3), it is found that a person whose deferred pension is being paid early has become capable of undertaking regular employment, the person’s entitlement to early payment of the deferred pension will cease with immediate effect.”;

for rule K4 (withdrawal of pension during service as a regular firefighter) substitute—

“Withdrawal of pension whilst employed by a fire and rescue authority

K4

The fire and rescue authority by whom a pension is payable may, in their discretion, withdraw the whole or any part of the pension, except a pension under Part C (awards on death — spouses and civil partners), for any period during which the person entitled to it is employed by any fire and rescue authority in whatever capacity.”