# The War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Scheme 1964, Article 24: Power to award lump sum payments


Where, in the case of any person to whom a pension or allowance may be or has been awarded under this Scheme or under the Naval Order as applied by this Scheme, the Minister is satisfied that the payment of a lump sum in lieu of that pension or allowance is justified by the circumstances of the case, the Minister may award to that person such a lump sum as aforesaid, and any reference in this Scheme or in the Naval Order as applied by this Scheme to a gratuity shall be construed as including a reference to a lump sum awarded under this Article.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1964/2058/article/24 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/war-pensions-mercantile-marine-scheme-1964/article-24
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