Regulation 2 Interpretation
In these Regulations—
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“the 1992 Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;
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“the 2002 Act” means the State Pension Credit Act 2002, as modified by regulation 3 and the Schedule;
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“benefit” means state pension credit payable in accordance with these Regulations;
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“partner” means the other member of a couple, and “partners” shall be construed accordingly; and
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“retirement pension” means a Category A or Category B retirement pension payable under sections 43 to 55 of the 1992 Act.