SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7E+W+SPension compensation provisions

Active members over normal pension age at assessment dateE+W+S

9(1)This paragraph applies where the active member dies on or after the assessment date.E+W+S

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the active member’s widow or widower is entitled to periodic compensation commencing on the day following the member’s death and continuing for life.

(3)The annual rate of the periodic compensation at any time is half of the annual rate of the periodic compensation (including any increases under paragraph 28) to which the active member would at that time have been entitled under paragraph 8 in respect of the pension had the member not died.

(4)The active member’s widow or widower is not entitled to periodic compensation under this paragraph in such circumstances as may be prescribed.

(5)In this paragraph “the pension” and “the active member” are to be construed in accordance with paragraph 8.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 7 para. 9(1)-(3)(5) in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

I2Sch. 7 para. 9(4) in force for the purpose only of conferring power to make regulations, orders or rules, as the case may be, 10.2.2005; and for all other purposes at 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3