Introductory text

PENSIONS

Made 24th March 2005

Laid before Parliament 30th March 2005

Coming into force 6th April 2005

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 38(1)(b), 52(1)(b) and (7)(a), 315(2) and (5) and 318(1) of the Pensions Act 2004 M1, by this instrument, which contains regulations made before the end of the period of six months beginning with the coming into force of the provisions of that Act by virtue of which they are made M2, makes the following Regulations:

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M1: 2004 c. 35; section 318(1) is cited because of the meaning there given to “prescribed” and “regulations”.
M2: See section 317 of the Pensions Act 2004 which provides that the Secretary of State must consult such persons as he considers appropriate before making regulations by virtue of the provisions of that Act (other than Part 8). This duty does not apply where regulations are made before the end of six months beginning with the coming into force of the provisions of that Act by virtue of which the regulations are made.