Explanatory note

This Order 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.

This Order increases the amount of supplementary widow or widower’s pension payable under article 29(1A) of the principal Order to £64.68 per week from the 6th April 2005 and £66.62 per week from the 11th April 2005.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business.