Paragraph 1
In this Scheme –
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“the Commission” means the House of Commons Commission;
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“contract of employment” means the terms of employment of a relevant member of the House of Commons staff;
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“IPSA” means the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority;
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“relevant member of the House of Commons staff” has the meaning given in section 195(5) of the Employment Rights Act 1996 [1996 c. 18];
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“the Relevant Date” means 1st August 2010.