# The Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) Amendment Scheme 1987, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Scheme)
This Scheme which comes into force on 6th April 1987 amends the Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme 1982 in consequence of the making of the Social Security Act 1986 (Commencement No. 5) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/354).
That Commencement Order appoints 6th April 1987 as the day for coming into force of section 86 of and Schedule 10 to the Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50) which amend section 4(8)(a) of the Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975. As a result of that amendment this Scheme is exempt from the provision that a Scheme shall not be made unless a draft of the Scheme has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Article 2 provides for a major incapacity allowance to be payable at the same rate as disablement pension without further deduction, except for those who have retired. It also makes certain consequential amendments.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/419/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/workmens-compensation-supplementation-amendment-scheme-1987/note
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