# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) (Amendment) Scheme 2005, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Scheme amends the War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Scheme 1964 (“the principal Scheme”) in consequence of the introduction of civil partnerships by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (2004 c. 33).
A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument, as it has no impact on the costs of business.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/3033/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-amendment-scheme-2005/note
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