(1) In respect of the service of a Scheme member, pension benefit and lump sum benefit (including any such benefit that is a preserved pension or a preserved lump sum) accrued under the Scheme shall only be paid in accordance with this Part.

(2) Pensions payable under this Part shall be paid in arrears by a relevant authority and shall continue -

(a) throughout the life of the former Scheme member concerned, and

(b) where appropriate, after the former Scheme member's death, during the period of entitlement in respect of any other person concerned.