5.—(1) A re-joining member who immediately before the relevant absence began was in receipt—E+W
(a)of housing emoluments, or
(b)of a replacement allowance under paragraph 2 or 3,
becomes entitled to a replacement allowance unless he is provided with a house or quarters free of rent.
(2) The replacement allowance is, subject to paragraph 7, an allowance—
(a)where sub-paragraph (1)(a) applies [F1, and subject to paragraph 8], at the rate at which the housing emoluments were payable, and
(b)where sub-paragraph (l)(b) applies, at the rate at which the previous replacement allowance was payable,
immediately before the relevant absence began.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(2)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2)(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1160), reg. 2(4)