What is qualifying service?
For members who joined the Scheme prior to 1st August 2009, qualifying service is the period from the date of joining the company to the date of leaving.
For members who joined the Scheme after 1st August 2009, qualifying service is the period from the date of joining the Scheme to the date of leaving.
BS, but a nice wind up
Besides, if the money was no longer available to the company, anyone retiring after 60 could walk in to the office and vent their spleen with no come back. Imagine the queues