Explanatory note

This Order amends the Pensions (Polish Forces) Scheme 1964 by substituting a fresh Table III in Schedule 1 thereto wherein the equivalent British status of ranks of women members of the Polish forces is specified. The Order is made in consequence of amendments, effective from 21st July 1974, to the Royal Warrant dated 19th September 1964, which is applied by the above Scheme, whereby rank additions for women members of the forces are raised to the same level as corresponding male ranks.