Regulation 2
(1)
In these Regulations—
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“the 1965 Act” means the Ministerial Salaries and Members' Pensions Act 1965;
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“the 1972 Act” means the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972;
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“basic rate” has the meaning given by section 17(1) of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971.
(2)
The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.