# The Pensions Increase (Reduction of Qualifying Age) Order 1972, Note: Explanatory note


This Order provides for the reduction from 60 to 55 of the age at which a public service pensioner (or a dependant, other than the widow, of such a pensioner) whose pension is in payment may qualify for an increase of pension under the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/1299/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-reduction-of-qualifying-age-order-1972/note
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