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The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2011

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Q16.—(1) This regulation applies if—

(a)the full number and amount of contributions due under an option under regulation Q8 for the whole contribution option period are not made; and

(b)regulation Q15(1) to (4) do not apply.

(2) The increase in the member’s pension is—

(a)the appropriate proportion of the increase that would have been made under regulation Q14(2) if the full number and amount of contributions had been made; or

(b)the appropriate proportion of the increase calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (a) reduced in accordance with regulation Q15(6) if regulation Q15(5) applies to the member.

(3) In the case of an option under regulation Q8(1)(b), Q10(1)(b) or Q11(1)(b), the increase in any surviving partner or child allowance payable under Parts G, H and S in respect of the member is—

(a)the appropriate proportion of the increase that would have been made under regulation Q14(4) if the full number and amount of contributions had been made; or

(b)the appropriate proportion of the increase calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (a) reduced in accordance with regulation Q15(5) if that regulation applies to the member.

(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3), the appropriate proportion is calculated in accordance with such method as the scheme actuary may determine and specify in guidance given to the Scottish Ministers.

(5) In making a determination under paragraph (4), the scheme actuary must have regard to—

(a)the proportion that the total contributions paid bears to the full amount of contributions due under an option under regulation Q8 for the whole contribution option period; and

(b)the preservation requirement.

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