Statutory Instruments
Pensions
Made
3rd June 2008
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 286, 315(2) and (4) and 318(1) of the Pensions Act 2004(1) and sections 18(9) and 25(2) of the Pensions Act 2007(2).
In accordance with section 316(2)(n) of the Pensions Act 2004 and section 18(10) of the Pensions Act 2007, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
In accordance with section 317(1) of the Pensions Act 2004 and section 25(3)(b) of the Pensions Act 2007, the Secretary of State has consulted such persons as he considers appropriate.
2004 c.35 Section 286 was amended by section 18(2) and (3) of the Pensions Act 2007 (c.22), is modified in its application to multi-employer schemes by S.I. 2005/441 (amended by S.I. 2005/993 and 2005/2113) and extends to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Section 318(1) is cited because of the meanings given to “prescribed” and “regulations”.
2007 c.22. Section 18 extends to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.