SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Power to merge police pension schemes

Exercise of power to establish merged scheme

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1

This paragraph applies to the first regulations under this Schedule.

2

The power to make the regulations is exercisable by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury.

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The Secretary of State shall—

a

consult with the Police Advisory Board for England and Wales before exercising the power as regards England and Wales;

b

consult with the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland before exercising the power as regards Scotland;

c

consult with the Northern Ireland Policing Board and the Police Association for Northern Ireland before exercising the power as regards Northern Ireland.

4

The regulations may be framed so as to have effect as from a date before the making of the regulations.