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31.—(1) In this Order, “eligible child” in relation to a deceased member or former member, means—
(a)a child or an adopted child of the deceased who meets any of the conditions specified in paragraph (2); and
(b)any other child or young person who—
(i)meets any of those conditions; and
(ii)was financially dependent on the deceased on the day of death.
(2) The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) are that the person—
(a)is aged under 18;
(b)is in full-time education or vocational training and is aged under 23; or
(c)because of physical or mental impairment—
(i)is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable to engage in gainful employment; and
(ii)was dependent on the deceased on day of the deceased’s death.
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