Energy Act 2004

8 Special functions in relation to pensions etc.

(1) The NDA shall have the function, to the extent that it considers it appropriate to do so, of—

(a) establishing schemes for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of one or more different descriptions of relevant employees;

(b) maintaining such schemes (whether or not established by the NDA); and

(c) administering a scheme for the payment of compensation in respect of personal injuries or death caused to relevant employees or to others employed in the nuclear industry.

(2) In this section “relevant employees” means—

(a) employees of the UKAEA;

(b) persons the duties of whose employment with any other person relate (in whole or in part) to activities carried on for purposes connected with the carrying out by the NDA of any of its functions; or

(c) a person employed in the nuclear industry who is of such a description as may be designated for the purposes of this subsection by the Secretary of State.

(3) Before making a designation for the purposes of subsection (2)(c), the Secretary of State must consult the NDA.