Social Security Pensions Act 1975

60 Determination of questions

(1) The questions to which section 93(1) of the principal Act applies (questions for determination by the Secretary of State) shall include—

(a) any question as to which surpluses are to be taken into account under section 6(2) above ;

(b) any question as to the amount of a person's guaranteed minimum for the purposes of section 33 or 36 above;

(c) any question whether a state scheme premium is payable or has been paid in any case or as to the amount of any such premium.

(2) Any question arising under this Act whether the employment of an earner in employed earner's employment at any time is or was contracted-out employment in relation to him shall be referred by the Secretary of State to the Occupational Pensions Board and determined by that Board.

(3) Neither the said section 93(1) nor section 98(1) of the principal Act (questions for determination by insurance officers) shall apply to any such question as is mentioned in subsection (2) above.

(4) Section 86(1) of the [1973 c. 38.] Social Security Act 1973 (references and appeals from Occupational Pensions Board) shall apply to—

(a) any matter which under subsection (2) above falls to be determined by that Board ; and

(b) any matter arising under Part III or IV of this Act for determination by the Board.