7. In regulation 19 (Periods of unpaid leave) after sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii) insert—
“(1A) For the purpose of determining entitlement to payment of benefits to or in respect of a member of this scheme who falls within regulations 4(1)(b), 4(1)(c) or 4(1)(d), the member is taken to be an active member of this scheme during any other period of unpaid leave—
(i)that does not exceed 5 years; and
(ii)during which the employment relationship continues.”