SCHEDULES

Part 8 E+W+SIncrease in pensionable age for men and women

Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4)E+W+S

40E+W+SIn section 38 of the SSCBA (widow's pension) in subsection (2) (entitlement to continue until age of 65) for “the age of 65” substitute “ pensionable age ”.

41E+W+SIn section 64 of the SSCBA (entitlement to attendance allowance) in subsection (1) (conditions to be satisfied for entitlement to the allowance) for “is aged 65 or over” substitute “ has attained pensionable age ”.

42(1)Section 75 of the SSCBA (disability living allowance: persons aged 65 or over) is amended as follows.E+W+S

(2)In subsection (1) (no entitlement to the allowance for persons aged 65 or over) for “the age of 65” substitute “ pensionable age ”.

(3)For the sidenote substitute “ Persons who have attained pensionable age ”.

43E+W+SIn section 149 of the SSCBA (supplementary provisions relating to Christmas bonus) in subsection (4) (for purposes of section 148 persons not to be taken to be entitled to payment of war disablement pension unless they have attained the age of 65) for “the age of 65” substitute “ pensionable age ”.