[F12.—(1) This regulation applies for the purposes of paragraphs 3B and 7B of Schedule 5 and paragraph 5 of Schedule 5A to the Act (calculation of lump sum).
(2) In the case of a retirement pension or shared additional pension to which regulation 22 (long term benefits) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (“the 1987 Regulations”) applies, the accrual period shall begin with the day of the week on which benefit would have been payable had entitlement not been deferred.
(3) In the case of a retirement pension to which regulation 22C (retirement pension for persons reaching pensionable age on or after 6th April 2010) of the 1987 Regulations applies, the accrual period shall begin with the first day of the benefit week in relation to which benefit would have been payable had entitlement not been deferred.
(4) In this regulation, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 22D (payment of retirement pension at a daily rate) of the 1987 Regulations.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 2 substituted (5.4.2011) by Social Security (Deferral of Retirement Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/786), regs. 1, 2