Explanatory note

This Order amends the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 which makes provision for pensions and other awards in respect of disablement or death due to service before 6th April 2005 in the naval, military and air forces.

Article 2 makes amendments to stop the cessation of pensions to surviving spouses and civil partners in the event that they co-habit or remarry. This provision also enables persons whose subsequent relationship has come to an end, to apply for the restoration of their surviving spouse or civil partner pension.

Article 3 substitutes the Tables in Schedules 1 to 5 thereby varying the rates of retired pay, pensions, gratuities and allowances in respect of disablement or death due to service in the armed forces.