42. In rule G7 (payment of periodical contributions for increased benefits)—
(a)in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) to (4)”, substitute “paragraphs (2) and (3)”; and
(b)for paragraphs (3) to (4)(1), substitute—
“(3) If the fire and rescue authority are satisfied that payment of the periodical contributions is causing, or is likely to cause, financial hardship they may consent to the discontinuance of payment for such period as they think fit.”.
(1)
Paragraph (3A) was inserted by S.I. 2004/1912.