31(1)If the recipient was a member and no person is paid an amount in arrears under paragraph 15(a), an amount equal to the amount in arrears shall be paid to the recipient’s surviving common-law partner if he or she can be found and is entitled to receive an allowance under section 28.

31(2)An amount in arrears shall not be paid to the recipient’s children or estate under paragraph 15(b) or (c) if an amount is paid to the recipient’s surviving common-law partner under subsection (1).

31(1)If the recipient was a member and no person is paid an amount in arrears under paragraph 15(a), an amount equal to the amount in arrears shall be paid to the recipient’s surviving common-law partner if he or she can be found and is entitled to receive an allowance under section 28.

31(2)An amount in arrears shall not be paid to the recipient’s children or estate under paragraph 15(b) or (c) if an amount is paid to the recipient’s surviving common-law partner under subsection (1).