Paragraph 51 I1

In section 56 (provisions supplementary to section 55)—

(a)

subsection (1), in subsection (2) the words following “the prescribed period” and subsection (3) are omitted, and

(b)

for subsections (5) and (6) there is substituted—

“(5)
The references in section 55(2A) to an accrued right to short service benefit include an accrued right to any provision which, under the preservation requirements, is permitted as an alternative to short service benefit (other than provision for return of contributions or for benefit in the form of a lump sum).
(6)
Subject to regulations under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2, service in any employment which ceases with the death of the employer shall be treated for the purposes of section 55(2A) as ceasing immediately before the death”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 5 para. 51 in force at 6.4.1997 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1997/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3 (with art. 4(2))

Notes on Schedule 5

Extent

E1: The amendment by this Act of an enactment which extends to Northern Ireland extends also to Northern Ireland see s.178(1)(2)(3).