Pensions Act 1995

General

176Interpretation

In this Act—

• “ enactment” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978),

• “occupational pension scheme” and “personal pension scheme” have the meaning given by section 1 of the [1993 c. 48.] Pension Schemes Act 1993,

and the definition of “enactment” shall apply for the purposes of section 114 as if “Act” in section 21(1) of the Interpretation Act 1978 included any enactment.

177Repeals

The enactments shown in Schedule 7 are repealed to the extent specified in the third column.

178Extent

(1)Subject to the following provisions, this Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.

(2)Sections 1, 2, 21(3), 68(5), 78, 79, 80(4), 150, 168, 170(4) to (7), 172 and 179 extend to Northern Ireland.

(3)The amendment by this Act of an enactment which extends to Northern Ireland extends also to Northern Ireland.

179Northern Ireland

An Order in Council under paragraph 1(1)(b) of Schedule 1 to the [1974 c. 28.] Northern Ireland Act 1974 (legislation for Northern Ireland in the interim period) which states that it is made only for purposes corresponding to those of this Act—

(a)shall not be subject to paragraph 1(4) and (5) of that Schedule (affirmative resolution of both Houses of Parliament), but

(b)shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House.

180Commencement

(1)Subject to the following provisions, this Act shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint and different days may be appointed for different purposes.

(2)The following provisions shall come into force on the day this Act is passed—

(a)subject to the provisions of Schedule 4, Part II,

(b)section 168,

(c)sections 170 and 171,

(d)section 179,

and any repeal in Schedule 7 for which there is a note shall come into force in accordance with that note.

(3)Section 166 shall come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument appoint and different days may be appointed for different purposes.

(4)Without prejudice to section 174(3), the power to make an order under this section includes power—

(a)to make transitional adaptations or modifications—

(i)of the provisions brought into force by the order, or

(ii)in connection with those provisions, of any provisions of this Act, or the [1993 c. 48.] Pension Schemes Act 1993, then in force, or

(b)to save the effect of any of the repealed provisions of that Act, or those provisions as adapted or modified by the order,

as it appears to the Secretary of State expedient, including different adaptations or modifications for different periods.

181Short title

This Act may be cited as the Pensions Act 1995.