Explanatory note

This Order further amends the Naval, Military and Air Forces etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983 (“the principal Order”) which makes provision for pensions and other awards in respect of disablement or death due to service in the naval, military and air forces during the 1914 World War and after 2nd September 1939.

Article 2 of this Order provides for a supplementary pension to be paid to a widow where her deceased husband’s service terminated before 31st March 1973 and she is entitled to a widow’s pension under article 29(1) of the principal Order.

This Order does not impose any costs on business.