[F13N.I.The appropriate amount for the year for the purposes of paragraph 1 above is either—
(a)the flat rate amount for the year (if [F2the pensioner's earnings factor for the year] does not exceed the LET), or
(b)the sum of the flat rate amount and the earnings-related amount for the year (if [F3that earnings factor] exceeds the LET).]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4B inserted (11.2.2008) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 2 para. 1
F2Words in Sch. 4B para. 3(a) substituted (3.1.2012) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(1), Sch. 3 para. 12(3)(a) (with s. 73); S.R. 2011/441, art. 2(c)(xii)
F3Words in Sch. 4B para. 3(b) substituted (3.1.2012) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(1), Sch. 3 para. 12(3)(b) (with s. 73); S.R. 2011/441, art. 2(c)(xii)