Paragraph 4

(1)

In regulation 20 for paragraph (2) substitute—

“(2)

Unless another multiplier is indicated, the appropriate multiplier for a pension is the aggregate of—

(a)

the appropriate fraction of A, and

(b)

the appropriate fraction of B,

where—

the appropriate fraction mentioned in paragraph (a) is—
$\frac{the member's period of membership before 1st April 1972}{his total membership}$

the appropriate fraction mentioned in paragraph (b) is—
$\frac{the member's period of membership after 31st March 1972}{his total membership}$

A is
$\frac{the member's period of membership before 1st April 1972}{70}$

B is
$\frac{the member's period of membership after 31st March 1972}{60}$
.”

(2)

In regulation 41—

(a)

for “spouse” and “spouse’s” wherever they occur, substitute “widow” and “widow’s” respectively;

(b)

for paragraph (4) to (6) substitute—

“(4)

The long-term pension is the aggregate of—

(a)

three tenths of the retirement pension to which the deceased was or would have been entitled at the time of his death in respect of the period of his membership before 1st April 1972 (but see paragraph (5)),

(b)

one four hundred and eightieth of the deceased’s pay, multiplied by his period of membership before 1st April 1972, and

(c)

one one hundred and sixtieth of the decreased’s pay, multiplied by his period of membership after 31st March 1972.

(5)

Where—

(a)

the widow’s age at the date of the deceased’s death is greater than his, or

(b)

her age is less and she has no eligible child,

the amount calculated under paragraph (4)(a) is to be increased or reduced by an amount certified by an actuary appointed by the appropriate administering authority to be appropriate.”.

(3)

In regulation 45—

(a)

after paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A)

Where a widow’s long-term pension is payable under regulation 41, no children’s long-term pension is payable until the day after the widow’s death.”; and

(b)

for paragraphs (5) to (7) substitute—

“(5)

The pension is the appropriate fraction of the aggregate of—

(a)

three tenths of the retirement pension to which the deceased was or would have been entitled at the time of his death in respect of his membership before 1st April 1972,

(b)

one four hundred and eightieth of his pay, multiplied by the length in years of his period of membership before 1st April 1972, and

(c)

one one hundred and sixtieth of his pay, multiplied by the length in years of his period of membership after 31st March 1972.

(6)

For paragraph (5) no account shall be taken of any period of membership before attaining the age of 60 years beyond a total of 40 years; and any period of membership which is accordingly to be left out of account shall be taken from the beginning of the member's period of membership.”.

(4)

In regulation 46(10), for the words from “training rate” onwards substitute the words “the pension is reduced by the excess”.

(5)

Omit regulations 54 and 57.