Explanatory note

These regulations consolidate with minor amendments the law relating to pensions for the clergy and church workers and for their widows, widowers and dependants which is at present contained in the Church of England (Pensions) Measures 1961 to 1988 and in regulations made under section 6 of the Clergy Pensions (Amendment) Measure 1972. The amendments are made solely for administrative purposes and do not prejudice any entitlement to pension benefits. The regulations, being made in exercise of the power contained in section 6 of the 1972 Measure, do not affect the financial and constitutional provisions of the Clergy Pensions Measure 1961.