The 85 year rule11.

(1)

This regulation applies to a person—

(a)

to whom regulation 3 applies; and

(b)

where—

(i)

the Committee may pay benefits following a request under regulation 18 (flexible retirement) of the Benefits Regulations; or

(ii)

the Committee may pay benefits following a request under regulation 30 (choice of early payment of pension) of those Regulations.

(2)

Schedule 2 (which makes transitional provision relating to the so-called “85 year rule”) has effect in relation to such a person.