Introductory text

PENSIONS

Made 18th August 1972

Laid before Parliament 25th August 1972

Coming into Operation 1st December 1972

Whereas the Minister for the Civil Service has, in accordance with the provisions of section 2 of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971, as amended by section 25 of the Superannuation Act 1972, reviewed the rates of official pensions against the rise in the cost of living during the review period, that is to say, the period of fifteen months ending with 30th June 1972, and it has been found that in that period the cost of living has risen by 9·9 per cent.:

Now therefore the Minister for the Civil Service, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 2 and 9(4) and (4A) of the said Act of 1971, as amended by section 25 of the said Act of 1972, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:—