Introductory text

The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 1(1) and (2)(f), 2(1), 3(1), (2)(a) and (3)(a) of, and paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 2 and paragraphs 9(a) and (b) of Schedule 3 to the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (“the 2013 Act”)^f1.

In accordance with section 21(1) of the 2013 Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted the representatives of such persons as appear to the Welsh Ministers likely to be affected by regulations 3, 4 and 9 of these Regulations.

In accordance with section 22(2)(a) of the 2013 Act, the Welsh Ministers have consulted such persons (or representatives of such persons) as appear to the Welsh Ministers likely to be affected by regulations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of these Regulations, with a view to reaching agreement with them.

In accordance with section 22(2)(b) of the 2013 Act, the Welsh Ministers have laid a report before Senedd Cymru in respect of regulations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of these Regulations.