# The Pensions Increase (National Health Service Pensions) Regulations 1974, Note: Explanatory note


These Regulations provide for National Health Service pensions payable by the Secretary of State to be increased by a percentage of the basic rate in accordance with the provisions of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1974.
In accordance with section 4(3)(a) of that Act, these Regulations have retrospective effect as from 1st December 1973 (regulation 7).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/975/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-national-health-service-pensions-regulations-1974/note
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