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8. In rule C6 (widow’s requisite benefit and temporary pension)(1)—
(a)in paragraphs (1)(a) and (2) after “spouse”, insert “or civil partner”;
(b)for paragraph (4), substitute—
“(4) The requisite benefit pension shall be calculated—
(a)in the case of a surviving spouse, in accordance with Part V of Schedule 3; and
(b)in the case a surviving civil partner, in accordance with that Part subject to the substitution, in paragraphs 1 and 3, of “5th April 1988” for “5th April 1978”.”; and
(c)in paragraph (5), after “spouse”, insert “or civil partner”.
(1)
Rule C6 was substituted, as to England, by S.I. 2005/2980, Sch, para 25 and, as to Scotland, by S.S. I. 2005/566, para 25.