SCHEDULE 5Sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings

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1

Any payment which is—

a

made under any of the Dispensing Instruments to a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of a person—

i

whose death was attributable to service in a capacity analogous to service as a member of the armed forces of the Crown; and

ii

whose service in such capacity terminated before 31st March 1973; and

b

equal to the amount specified in article 29(1A) of the Naval, Military and Air Forces etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983 (pensions to widows, widowers or surviving civil partners).

2

In this paragraph “the Dispensing Instruments” means the Order in Council of 19th December 1881, the Royal Warrant of 27th October 1884 and the Order by His Majesty of 14th January 1922 (exceptional grants of pay, non-effective pay and allowances).