Explanatory note

The Pensions (Polish Forces) Scheme, which makes provision for payment of pensions to former members of the Polish Forces who served under British command during World War II, or in the Polish Resettlement Forces, is of limited duration because it was originally envisaged that the Polish Government would at some time assume responsibility for payment of the pensions. This still remains unlikely and the present Scheme, which expires on 26th March 2007, is extended by this Extension Order for a further period of thirty years from 27th March 2007 to 26th March 2037.

This Order does not impose any costs on business.