1. There shall be a safety net mechanism for scheme years 2001, 2002 and 2003.
2. In the year 2001 the claimant will be entitled to an additional sum that when added to the Tir Mynydd payment would bring the total up to 90% of the sum paid to the claimant for HLCA in 2000.
3. In the year 2002 the claimant will be entitled to an additional sum that when added to the Tir Mynydd payment would bring the total up to 80% of the sum paid to the claimant for HLCA in 2000.
4. In the year 2003 the claimant will receive the Tir Mynydd payment together with 50% of the difference between that payment and the sum received for HLCA in 2000 where that sum is greater.
5. For 2004 and subsequent years there will be no safety net mechanism.
6. If there has been a change in land area or use since the HLCA 2000 claim the National Assembly may make proportionate adjustments to these calculations.