Introductory text

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 7, 12 and 24 of the Superannuation Act 1972^f1.

In accordance with section 7(5) of that Act, the First Secretary of State has consulted (a) such associations of local authorities as appeared to him to be concerned; (b) the local authorities with whom consultation appeared to him to be desirable; and (c) such representatives of other persons likely to be affected by the Regulations as appeared to him to be appropriate.