SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Pensions

Part 3Public sector transfers of UKAEA pension scheme members

Exercise of powers of Secretary of State

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1

A direction under paragraph 5 or 6 may require the UKAEA to make such supplemental, consequential and transitional provision modifying a UKAEA pension scheme as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

2

Before giving a direction under paragraph 5 or 6, the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the UKAEA;

b

the Treasury; and

c

such persons as appear to him to represent the employees, or directors or other officers, likely to be affected by the direction.

3

The power to give a direction under paragraph 5 affecting persons who become employees, or directors or other officers, of a publicly controlled company is not exercisable after the company has ceased to be a publicly controlled company.

4

The provisions of paragraphs 5 and 6—

a

are in addition to the powers of the Secretary of State to give directions to the UKAEA under paragraph 13 of this Schedule, paragraph 7 of Schedule 10 to this Act or section 3 of the Atomic Energy Authority Act 1954 (c. 32); and

b

are to be disregarded in construing those powers.