41.—(1) This paragraph applies if a transition member with continuity of service has not made a declaration under these Regulations that another adult is the dependant of the member for the purpose of death benefits under this scheme.
(2) An existing declaration has effect as if made under these Regulations until the transition member makes a declaration under these Regulations.
(3) In this paragraph “existing declaration” means a declaration which—
(a)was made for the purpose of the existing police pension scheme; and
(b)as at the closing date, had effect under that scheme.