The amendments made by paragraphs 2 to 4 and 23 are deemed to have come into force on 6th April 2007.

The amendment made by paragraph 5 has effect in relation to payments made on or after 6th April 2007.

The amendments made by paragraphs 6, 7(2), 9 to 11, 15 to 19 and 22 are deemed always to have had effect.

The amendment made by paragraph 7(3) has effect in relation to reductions occurring on or after 6th April 2007.

The amendments made by paragraph 8 have effect in relation to notifications given on or after 6th December 2006.

The amendments made by paragraph 12 have effect in relation to lump sums paid on or after 6th April 2006.

The amendments made by paragraph 13 have effect in relation to deaths occurring on or after 6th April 2006.

The amendments made by paragraph 14 are deemed to have come into force on 1st January 2007.

The amendment made by paragraph 20 has effect in relation to lump sum death benefits paid on or after 6th April 2006.