# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) (Amendment) Scheme 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


PENSIONS
Made 16th March 1987
Coming into force 6th April 1987
The Secretary of State for Social Services in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 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/1987/585/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-amendment-scheme-1987/introduction
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