Explanatory note

This Order revokes the provisions of the British Transport Reorganisation (Pensions of Employees) (No. 3) Order 1962 and the British Transport (Pensions of Employees) (No. 1) Order 1968 which require national transport authorities to obtain the consent of the Secretary of State before paying pensions or entering into obligations under pension schemes. The Order also sets aside specific provisions to the same effect appearing in existing pension schemes of national transport authorities.