6. The amendment made to section 35A of the 1992 Act made by section 48(1)(a) of the Act (rate of maternity allowance) shall not have effect in relation to a woman—
(a)whose maternity allowance period commences before 6th April 2003;
(b)who is entitled to maternity allowance at the rate of £75 a week immediately before that date; and
(c)who would be entitled to maternity allowance at a rate lower than £75 a week if the amendment had effect in relation to her.