Paragraph 4 Period for making an electionF1
Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a member who has not made an election before the commencement date is not entitled to elect to receive a diffuse mesothelioma lump sum unless the member makes an election within the period of three months beginning with whichever is the later of—
the commencement date; and
the date on which the Secretary of State notifies or notified the member that his or her claim has been accepted.
Sub-paragraph (3) applies to a member of the armed forces—
to whom an award under Part 2 of the Order in respect of disablement due to diffuse mesothelioma is in payment on the commencement date; and
who has not made an election before that date.
The member is not entitled to elect to receive a diffuse mesothelioma lump sum unless he or she makes an election within the period of three months beginning with whichever is the later of—
the commencement date; and
the date on which the Secretary of State provides the member with a written estimate of the amount of the diffuse mesothelioma lump sum to which the member will be entitled if the member makes an election.