# The Transfer of Functions (European Parliamentary Pay and Pensions) Order 1995, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Article 2(1) of this Order transfers to the Lord President of the Council the functions of the Secretary of State under the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 and any order made under that Act. Those functions relate to allowances, grants and pensions payable to or in respect of representatives and former representatives to the European Parliament who have been elected for constituencies in the United Kingdom. Articles 2(2) to (5) and 3 of this Order contain provisions which are consequential on, or supplementary to, this transfer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2995/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/transfer-of-functions-european-parliamentary-pay-and-pensions-order-1995/note
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