Regulation 2 Citation, commencement and interpretation

In these Regulations—

• “the Act” means the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943;

• “the Civilians Scheme” means the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983^f1;

• “the commencement date” means 9th April 2001;

• “the Service Pensions Order” means the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983^f2;

• “decision” means a decision notified by the Secretary of State on or after the commencement date;

• “specified decision” means a decision specified for the purposes of section 5A of the Act; and

any reference to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule so numbered in these Regulations.