5.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member (P) who was a member of the existing scheme or an existing public service scheme before becoming an active member of this scheme.
(2) For the purpose of this Schedule, P has continuity of service unless P has a gap in service exceeding 5 years which—
(a)begins on or before the closing date; and
(b)ends on the day on which P becomes an active member of this scheme.
(3) In this paragraph, “closing date” means—
(a)if P is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, P's tapered protection closing date; or
(b)otherwise, the scheme closing date.