Increase in death gratuity
12.—(1) In section 16(3)(a) of the 1972 Act (amount of gratuity on death ofMember or officeholder) there shall be substituted for the words“the amount of a Member’s pensionable salary” the words“the amount equal to twice the Member’s pensionable salary.”
(2) Paragraph (1) above shall be deemed to have come into force on 6April 1988 but shall not have effect in relation to any gratuity whichfirst become payable under the 1972 Act before that date.