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Part IU.K. State Pensions

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. 2 Pt. I extended by Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c. 20, SIF 71:2), s. 30, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)–(4)

Sch. 2 Pt. I extended by the Pensions Increase (Civil Service Early Retirement Pension Scheme 1992) Regulations 1993, 1993/806, regs. 3,4 (which Regulations come into force 12.4.1993 but by reg. 4 it is provided that any increase of pensions payable by virtue of those Regulations shall have effect in respect of any pension beginning on or after 1.4.1992).

Sch. 2 Pt. I modified (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1680, reg. 3

SCh. 2 Pt. I modified (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1681, reg. 3

Sch. 2 Pt. I modified (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1682, reg. 3

Sch. 2 Pt. I modified (25.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1683, reg. 3

Ministerial and parliamentaryE+W+S

1E+W+SA pension payable under section 3 of the M1Ministerial Salaries Consolidation Act 1965 (Prime Ministers) [F1or under section 26 or section 27 of the M2Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (Pensions of the Prime Minister and Speaker and their dependants).]

Textual Amendments

F1Words inserted by Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (c. 48), s. 31(2)(a)

Marginal Citations

2E+W+SA pension payable under the M3Lord Chancellor’s Pension Act 1832 [F2as amended by section 28 of the M4Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972.]

Textual Amendments

F2Words inserted by Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (c. 48), s. 31(2)(b)

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3E+W+S A pension payable F3... [F4 (except in respect of any period ending before 1st April 1972) under Mr Speaker King’s Retirement Act 1971.]

Textual Amendments

F3Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 11

F4Words inserted by Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (c. 48), s. 31(2)(c)

[F53AE+W+SA pension which, under a scheme under paragraph 12 or 16 of Schedule 6 to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, is payable out of the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund.]

Textual Amendments

[F6 European AssemblyE+W+S

3BE+W+SA pension payable under an order made under section 4 of the M5European Assembly (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979.]

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Civil ServiceE+W+S

4E+W+SA pension payable under the M6Superannuation Acts 1965 M7 and 1967 [F7or under a scheme made under section 1 of the M8Superannuation Act 1972, being the principal civil service pension scheme within the meaning of section 2 of that Act.]

Textual Amendments

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[F84AE+W+SA pension payable under Part I or section 19 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993, other than a pension payable under or by virtue of section 10 of that Act.]

Textual Amendments

Administration of justiceE+W+S

5—6.E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9

7E+W+SA pension payable under section 9 of the M9County Courts Act 1934 (county court judges).

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8E+W+SA pension payable under section 20 of the M10Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 or section 1 of the M11Sheriffs’ Pensions (Scotland) Act 1961 (sheriffs and salaried sheriffs-substitute).

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9E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10

10E+W+SA pension payable under section 4(5) of the M12Criminal Justice Administration Act 1956 (Recorder of Manchester or Liverpool).

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11E+W+SA pension payable under the Superannuation (President of the M13Industrial Court) Act 1954.

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12E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F11

13E+W+SA pension payable under the M14Police Magistrates (Superannuation) Acts 1915 M15 and 1929 [F12or under Part I of Schedule 1 to the M16Administration of Justice Act 1973.]

Police and firemenE+W+S

14E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State under the M17Police (Overseas Service) Act 1945 to a person who at the time of his retirement was engaged as mentioned in section 1(1) of the Act.

This paragraph includes a substituted pension not so payable if the original pension is so payable.

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15E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State under the M18[F13Police Pensions Act 1976] to a person who at the time of his retirement—

(a)was engaged as mentioned in section 1(1) of the Police (Overseas Service) Act 1945; or

[F14(b)was engaged on service pursuant to an appointment under section 10 of the M19Overseas Development and Co-operation Act 1980, [F15or in connection with the provision by the Secretary of State of assistance under the International Development Act 2002] being service in respect of which [F16section 97 of the Police Act 1996] [F17had effect] or, as the case may be, [F18being temporary service outwith the Police Service of Scotland pursuant to section 15 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012]; or

(ba)was engaged on temporary service in accordance with [F19section 26(2) of the Police Act 1996] or [F20was engaged on temporary service in pursuance of section 15 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 with any person engaged in activity outwith the United Kingdom]; or]

(c)was serving as an inspector or assistant inspector of constabulary under [F21the Police Act 1996] or [F22Chapter 11 of Part 1 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012]; or

[F23(d)was engaged—

(i)on relevant service within paragraph (b), (c) or (d) of section 97(1) of the Police Act 1996, or

F24( ii ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .][F25; or

(e)was a constable of the Police Service of Scotland—

(i)serving as a staff officer of the inspectors of constabulary in accordance with arrangements made under section 73(1)(b) of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012; or

(ii)engaged on service under the Crown, with the consent of the chief constable of the Police Service of Scotland, in connection with research or other services connected with the police provided by the Scottish Ministers.]

This paragraph includes a substituted pension not so payable if the original pension is so payable.

Textual Amendments

F14Sch. 2 para. 15(b)(ba) substituted for para. 15(b) (21.7.1994 for purposes specified in s. 94(3)(c)(d) of the substituting Act and 1.4.1995 for all remaining purposes) by 1994 c. 29, ss. 44, 94(3)(c)(d), Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 17; S.I. 1994/3262, art. 4(1), Sch. (with transitional provision in art. 5)

F15Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(b) inserted (17.6.2002) by International Development Act 2002 (c. 1), s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 4 (with Sch. 5 para. 5); S.I. 2002/1408, art. 2

F16Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(b) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II, para. 18(2)(a)

F19Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(ba) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II, para. 18(2)(b)

F21Words in Sch. 2 para. 15(c) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7 Pt. II, para. 18(2)(c)

F23Sch. 2 para. 15(d) substituted (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103, 104(1), Sch. 7, Pt. II, para. 18(2)(d)

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[F2615AE+W+S A pension payable by a Secretary of State under regulations made under section 24 of the M20 Superannuation Act 1972 (compensation for loss of employment, etc. ) to or in respect of such a person as is referred to in paragraph 15 above. ]

[F27 16 E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State in accordance with a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.]

Textual Amendments

F27Sch. 2 para. 16 substituted (1.10.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 35(2) (with savings for E.S. in S.I. 2004/2306, art. 3, Sch. and for W. in S.I. 2004/2918, art. 3, Sch.; and for S. (11.11.2004) in S.I. 2004/2918, art.1(1), Sch.); S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

[F28 16A E+W+SA pension which is payable—

(a)by a Secretary of State under regulations made under section 24 of the Superannuation Act 1972; and

(b)to or in respect of a person in respect of whose service a payment may be made under a scheme brought into operation under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.]

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 2 paras. 16, 16A substituted for Sch. 2 para. 16 (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21) , s. 61 , Sch. 1 para. 35(2) (with savings for E.S. in S.I. 2004/2306 , art. 3 , Sch., for W. and S. in S.I. 2004/2918, arts. 1(1), 3 , Sch.); S.I. 2004/2304 , art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

TeachersE+W+S

17E+W+SA pension payable under the Elementary School Teachers (Superannuation) Acts 1898 to 1912.

18E+W+SA pension payable under the Teachers (Superannuation) Acts 1918 to 1956.

This paragraph does not include—

(a)

a pension specified in paragraph 56 of this Schedule; or

(b)

so much of any pension payable under the M21said Acts of 1918 to 1956 as would not have been payable apart from an election under section 10(1) of the Teachers (Superannuation) Act 1956.

Marginal Citations

19E+W+SA pension payable under the Education (Scotland) Acts 1939 to 1967.

This paragraph does not include a pension granted under Regulation 45 of the M22Teachers (Superannuation) (Scotland) Regulations 1957.

Marginal Citations

20E+W+SA pension payable under regulations made under [F29section 9 of the M23Superannuation Act 1972]

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

[F3020AE+W+SA pension payable to or in respect of a teacher under regulations made under section 24 of the M24Superannuation Act 1972 (compensation for loss of employment, etc.).]

Textual Amendments

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21E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F31

National health serviceE+W+S

22E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State under or by virtue of any of the following:—

(a)section 6 of the M25National Health Service Act 1946 or of the M26National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1947 (former officers of voluntary hospitals);

(b)section . . . F32 68 of the National Health Service Act 1946 or section . . . F32 67 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1947 (former officers of hospital authorities and others engaged in health services);

[F33(c)regulations made under section 10 of the M27Superannuation Act 1972;]

[F34(d)section 44 of the M28National Health Service Reorganisation Act 1973 or section 34A of the M29National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1972.]

23E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State in consequence of any change affecting the National Health Service and payable—

(a)in pursuance of an order under section 11(9) of the National Health Service Act 1946; or

(b)under regulations made under section 60(2) of the M30Local Government Act 1958, section 85(4) of the M31London Government Act 1963 . . . F35

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

[F3623AE+W+SA pension payable to or in respect of a person in relation to whom regulations may be made under the said section 10, being a pension payable under regulations made under section 24 of the said Act of 1972 (compensation for loss of employment, etc.).]

National insuranceE+W+S

24E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State in pursuance of regulations made under section 67 of the M32National Insurance Act 1946 (loss of employment or diminution of emoluments attributable to passing of that Act of former employees of approved societies etc.).

Marginal Citations

25E+W+SA pension payable in pursuance of rules made under section 3 of the M33Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1948 (former employees of approved societies etc.).

This paragraph does not include a pension payable under the [F37principal civil service pension scheme within the meaning of section 2 of the M34Superannuation Act 1972.]

Textual Amendments

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26E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F38

Diplomatic, colonial and overseas serviceE+W+S

27E+W+SA pension payable under the M35Governors Pensions Acts 1957 and 1967.

Marginal Citations

[F3927AE+W+SA pension payable under any scheme or part of a scheme made under section 2 of the Overseas Pensions Act 1973 which incorporates, replaces or amends the provisions of the M36Governors’ Pensions Acts 1957 and 1967 or of the M37Superannuation Act 1965 so far as it continued to have effect by virtue of section 23(2) of the M38Superannuation Act 1972.]

F4028E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29E+W+SA pension payable under the M39Diplomatic Salaries &c. Act 1869.

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Service in IrelandU.K.

30U.K.A pension payable under Schedule 8 to the M40Government of Ireland Act 1920 (former Irish civil servants).

Marginal Citations

31U.K.A pension payable to or in respect of an existing Irish officer within the meaning of the Government of Ireland Act 1920, under the Superannuation Acts 1834 to 1965.

32U.K.A pension payable under the enactments relating to pensions of the Royal Irish Constabulary.

This paragraph does not include a pension payable under regulations made under section 1 of the M41Royal Irish Constabulary (Widows’ Pensions) Act 1954.

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MiscellaneousE+W+S

33E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State in respect of service as officer of a local valuation panel, under regulations made under section 85(4) of the M42London Government Act 1963.

Marginal Citations

34E+W+SA pension payable under section 29 of the M43Finance Act 1932, section 60 of the M44Finance (No. 2) Act 1945 or section 62 of the M45Finance Act 1946 (compensation to tax collectors and assessors for loss of employment).

35E+W+SA pension payable by way of residual compensation under Part IV of the M46Gas (Staff Compensation) Regulations 1949 as amended by the M47Gas (Staff Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 1951 (gas meter examiners and others employed by local authorities before nationalisation).

F4136E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

37E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State under regulations made under [F42section 129 of the M48Reserve Forces Act 1980] (civilian employees of Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Associations).

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

38E+W+SA pension payable by a Secretary of State in respect of service with the St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association, by reference to regulations made under section 4 of the M49Public Expenditure and Receipts Act 1968.

Marginal Citations

[F4338AE+W+S A pension payable by virtue of paragraph [F4410 of Schedule 1][F4415(2) of Schedule 1 to the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (as read with paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 to that Act)]or of regulations made under paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the M50Scottish Development Agency Act 1975.]

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