4.—(1) Regulation 4 (Meaning of “superannuable service”) is amended as provided by paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) After paragraph (2)(d) add—
“(e)in the case of a member who is not a special class officer, any period of superannuable service in excess of 40 years that relates to a period before—
(i)the member’s 60th birthday; and
(ii)1st April 2008.”.
(3) For paragraph (3) substitute—
“(3) Subject to paragraph (2), the benefits described in these Regulations will be calculated by reference to a maximum of—
(a)45 years superannuable service in the case of a member who is not a special class officer;
(b)45 years superannuable service (of which only 40 years may relate to the period before the member reaches age 55) in the case of a member who is a special class officer,
and if the member’s superannuable service exceeds these limits, the amount of the excess will be ignored.”.