After article 2 (interpretation) insert—

“Meaning of “service reduction percentage”2A.

(1)

In the Scheme, the “service reduction percentage” in respect of a period of flexible service is given by the formula, expressed as a percentage—

$$\frac{\left(A-B\right)}{A}$$

where—

• A is the basic pay which the member would have received in respect of that period of flexible service had the person not been serving on flexible terms;

• B is the basic pay received by the person in respect of that period of flexible service.

(2)

For the purposes of the Scheme, a period of flexible service ends and another begins when any change in the service reduction percentage occurs.”.