# Friendly Societies Act 1955, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to extend the powers of friendly societies, and amend the Friendly Societies Acts 1896 to 1948; to make corresponding amendments for trade unions in relation to sums payable on the death of a member; to make provision with respect to the furnishing of information by the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance in connection with claims for benefit from friendly societies and trade unions; and for purposes connected therewith.
[21st December 1955]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/19/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/friendly-societies-act-1955/introduction
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