This Order further amends the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 (“the principal Scheme”) which makes provision for the payment of pensions and allowances to or in respect of civilians who were killed or injured during the 1939-1945 World War.

Article 2(1) substitutes a new Schedule 3 to the principal Scheme. The new Schedule 3 (which specifies the rates of pensions and allowances payable in respect of disablement and of earnings or income thresholds) is contained in Schedule 1 to this Order.

Article 2(2) substitutes a new Schedule 4 to the principal Scheme. The new Schedule 4 (which specifies the rates of pensions and allowances in respect of death) is contained in Schedule 2 to this Order.