Paragraph 15

in paragraph (1), for “his pay” substitute “the pay he receives (whether as a whole-time or part-time member of a brigade)”;

after paragraph (2), insert—

“(2A)

For the purposes of rule G2, the pensionable pay of a regular firefighter during a period of maternity, paternity or adoption leave shall be deemed to be the pay to which the person is entitled for that period including any statutory maternity, paternity or adoption pay under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992^f1.”;

in paragraph (3), for “during” substitute “for”; and

for paragraph (6) substitute—

“(6)

For the purposes of paragraphs (3) and (5), any reduction of pensionable pay as a result of any—

(a)

sick leave;

(b)

stoppage of pay by way of punishment;

(c)

ordinary maternity, ordinary adoption or paternity leave;

(d)

paid additional maternity or additional adoption leave; or

(e)

unpaid additional maternity or additional adoption leave where contributions have been paid under rule G2A,

shall be disregarded.”.