Notwithstanding the amendments to regulations E19(7) and E20(6) of the 1992 Regulations made by regulations 21 and 22 above, where before 1st April 1997 the deceased had nominated a person other than an individual the death gratuity or deficiency grant shall be paid under regulations E19(7) or E20(6) to the person nominated.

The amendments to regulations E23 and E24(3) of the 1992 Regulations made by regulations 23 and 24 above respectively shall not apply in relation to benefits payable in respect of a person who died before 1st April 1997.