# The Pensions Increase (Annual Review) Order 1972, Article 2: Interpretation


(1) In this Order—
“the 1971 Act” means the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971;
“basic rate” has the meaning given by section 17(1) of the 1971 Act;
“official pension” has the meaning given by section 5(1) of the 1971 Act;
“pension authority” has the meaning given by section 7(1) of the 1971 Act;
“qualifying condition” means one of the conditions laid down by section 3 of the 1971 Act.
(2) For the purposes of this Order the time when a pension “begins” is that stated in section 8(2) of the 1971 Act, and “beginning date” shall be construed accordingly.
(3) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/1298/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-annual-review-order-1972/article-2
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