Section 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

This Scheme may be cited as the Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit (Amendment) Scheme 1997 and shall come into force for the purposes of articles 1 and 2 on 7th April 1997 and for all other purposes on 9th April 1997.

“The principal Scheme” means the Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit Scheme 1983^f1.