# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) (Amendment) Scheme 1972, Introduction: Introductory text


PENSIONS
Made 21st September 1972
Coming into Operation 2nd October 1972
The Secretary of State for Social Services, with the consent of the Treasury, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 3, 4 and 7 of the Pensions (Navy, Army, Air Force and Mercantile Marine) Act 1939, as amended by the Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Act 1942, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Scheme:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/1434/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-amendment-scheme-1972/introduction
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