“(1)

Before considering whether a deferred member of this scheme is entitled to early payment of a full retirement pension on grounds of permanent medical unfitness, the police pension authority must refer the following questions to the selected medical practitioner for decision—”

“(3)

The report is final, subject to—

(a)

an appeal under Schedule 1 against the decision of the selected medical practitioner; or

(b)

the referral under Schedule 1 of the decision of the selected medical practitioner for reconsideration.

(4)

For the purpose of paragraph (1), “early payment” means payment before the member reaches the member’s state pension age8.”