Regulation 3 Interpretation

In these Regulations the expression “the Act of 1974” means the Pensions (Increase) Act 1974.

In these Regulations the expression “the relevant date” means, in relation to a pension hereinafter mentioned, the date on which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the relevant emoluments mentioned in paragraph (a) of the definition of that expression in section 4(1) of the Act of 1974 were or are expected to be increased as mentioned in that paragraph; and, accordingly, the date hereinafter specified as the relevant date in relation to such a pension shall be the relevant date in relation thereto for the purposes of the Act of 1974.

In these Regulations any reference to a rank held by a member of a police force or of a fire brigade is a reference to the rank held by him immediately before he ceased to serve as such.

In these Regulations any reference to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as modified, amended or extended by any subsequent enactment or instrument; in particular, the reference in paragraph (2) above to section 4(1) of the Act of 1974 includes a reference to that provision as modified by the Pensions Increase (Modification) (Police and Fire Services) Regulations 1974.

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.