Any pension scheme member who is not a Class B or Class C member. Class A embraces members of schemes established on or after 14 March 1989 and all new members of earlier schemes joining on or after 1 June 1989. The maximum retirement benefit for Class A on retiring between ages 50 and 75 is two-thirds of final remuneration. The earnings cap applies. The tax-free lump sum on retirement is 3/80ths of final salary for each year of service (not exceeding 40 years) or, if greater, 2.25 times the annual pension.