The Firemen’s Pension Scheme (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2018

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11.  In Part K (revision and withdrawal of awards)—

(a)in rule K1 (review of ill-health and certain deferred pensions), in paragraph (3)(a) for “rule B5” substitute “rule B5(4)(b)”;

(b)in rule K1A (consequences of review), after paragraph (4) add—

(5) If, on such consideration as is mentioned in rule K1(3), it is found that a person whose deferred pension is being paid early is no longer permanently disabled for engaging in firefighting or performing any other duties appropriate to the role of a firefighter the person’s entitlement to early payment of the deferred pension will cease with immediate effect.; and

(c)for rule K4 (withdrawal of pension during service as a regular firefighter), substitute—

K4.    Withdrawal of pension whilst employed by a fire and rescue authority

The fire and rescue authority by whom a pension is payable may, in its discretion, withdraw the whole or any part of the pension, except a pension under Part C (awards on death – spouses and civil partners), for any period during which the person entitled to it is employed by any fire and rescue authority in whatever capacity..