Introductory text

PENSIONS

Made 3rd August 1973

Laid before Parliament 10th August 1973

Coming into Operation 1st December 1973

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 twelve months ending with 30th June 1973, and it has been found that in that period the cost of living has risen by 9.3 per cent.:

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