43. In Section 52 (provisions supplementary to section 51)—
(a)omit subsection (1), in subsection (2) the words following “the prescribed period” and subsection (3), and
(b)for subsections (5) and (b) substitute—
“(5) The reference in section 51(2A) to an accrued right to short service benefit includes an accrued right to any provision which, under the preservation requirements, is permitted as an alternative to short service benefit (other than provision for return of contributions or for benefit in the form of a lump sum).
(6) Subject to regulations under paragraph 1 of Schedule 1, service in any employment which ceases with the death of the employer shall be treated for the purposes of section 51(2A) as ceasing immediately before the death”.