Introductory text

PENSIONS

Made 25th July 1996

Coming into force 1st August 1996

Whereas a draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with the provisions of section 175(2)(b) of the Pensions Act 1995^f1 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:

Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Social Security, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 78(6) and 124(1) of the Pensions Act 1995^f2, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, by this instrument, which is made before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the coming into force of the provisions of Part I of that Act by virtue of which they are made^f3, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Footnotes

f1: 1995 c. 26.
f2: Section 124(1) is cited because of the meaning ascribed to “prescribed” and “regulations”.
f3: See section 120(2)(c) of the Pensions Act 1995. This provides that the requirement to consult does not apply where regulations are made before the end of 6 months beginning with the coming into force of the provisions of Part I of the Pensions Act 1995 by virtue of which they are made.