# The Pensions Increase (Civil Service Pensions) Regulations 1974, Regulation 2


(1) In these Regulations—
“the 1974 Act” means the Pensions (Increase) Act 1974;
“civil service pension” means a pension payable under the principal civil service pension scheme;
“Class A pension” means any civil service pension payable in respect of service ending with—
(a) employment in which any pay increase normally takes effect on 1st January in any year, or
(b) employment in any capacity specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 to these Regulations, by the department or body specified in column 2 of that Schedule;
“Class B pension” means any civil service pension—
(a) which is payable in respect of service ending with employment, in any capacity specified in column 1 of Schedule 2 to these Regulations, by the department or body specified in column 2 of that Schedule, or
(b) which is not either such a pension as is specified in paragraph (a) above or a Class A pension;
“principal civil service pension scheme” has the meaning given by section 2(10) of the Superannuation Act 1972.
(2) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/715/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-civil-service-pensions-regulations-1974/regulation-2
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