Death grants

23.  In regulation 37–

(a)in paragraph (1) after “the administering authority” insert “at their absolute discretion”;

(b)after paragraph (8) insert as a new paragraph–

“(8A) The multiplier for the death grant of a member who remains in service after his 65th birthday as referred to in regulation 24A(1) is whichever of–

(a)2; or

gives the greater amount.”.