SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Transitional provisions

PART 1General

Meaning of “active member of an existing scheme”6

1

For the purpose of this Schedule, a person (P) is an active member of an existing scheme71 (other than the 1992 Scheme or the NFPS) on a given date if on that date—

a

P is in pensionable service under that scheme; or

b

P is on a gap in service not exceeding five years.

2

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(b), after the closing date for the existing scheme P is not on a gap in service while P is in pensionable public service.