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This Order amends the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983 (S.I. 1983/883), so as to bring within its scope pensions payable as a result of death or disablement of members of the armed forces of the Crown in right of the United Kingdom due to service before the First World War or between 30th September 1921 and 2nd September 1939. It is made in consequence of a transfer of responsibilities for these pensions from the Ministry of Defence to the Department of Social Security.

This Order does not impose any costs on business.