# The Pensions Increase (Review) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


PENSIONS
Made 14th March 1996
Laid before Parliament 15th March 1996
Coming into force 8th April 1996
Whereas by virtue of section 151(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 a direction has been given under section 150(2) and section 190(1)(a) of that Act by the Secretary of State for Social Security that the sums mentioned in section 150(1)(c) of that Act are to be increased;
Now therefore the Treasury, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 59(1), (2), (5) and (5ZA) of the Social Security Pensions Act 1975 and now vested in them, and all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/800/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-increase-review-order-1996/introduction
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