Section 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

This Scheme may be cited as the Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) (Amendment) Scheme 2008 and shall come into force on 9th April 2008.

In this Scheme—

• “lesser incapacity allowance” means the allowance payable in accordance with article 5 of the principal Scheme;

• “the operative date” means 9th April 2008;

• “the principal Scheme” means the Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme 1982^f1.