Amendment to Schedule 2 (modifications for the reserve forces)8
In paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 in the modified article 35—
a
in paragraph (3) for “(2)” substitute “(1)”;
b
in paragraph (5)—
i
after “surviving spouse” on both occasions it appears insert “or eligible child”; and
ii
after “spouses” insert “or eligible children”.
c
after paragraph (5) insert—
5A
In the case of a bereavement grant payable to an eligible child paragraph (5) applies only where at the time the grant is paid—
a
a claim for child’s payment has been made by or on behalf of an eligible child; or
b
the Secretary of State is aware that a claim is to be made on behalf of a child born after the death of a member or former member.