VAQUERO HERNANDEZ ET AUTRES c. ESPAGNE

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-establishment-of-new-schemes"><heading><i>Establishment of new schemes</i></heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Schemes for persons in public service</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations may establish schemes for the payment of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of persons specified in subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those persons are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>civil servants;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the judiciary;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>local government workers for England, Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>teachers for England, Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>health service workers for England, Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>fire and rescue workers for England, Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>members of police forces for England, Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the armed forces.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>These terms are defined in Schedule 1.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Act, regulations under this section are called “scheme regulations”.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Responsible authority for schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The persons who may make scheme regulations are set out in Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act, the person who may make scheme regulations for any description of persons specified in section 1(2) is called the “responsible authority” for the scheme for those persons.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Scheme regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may, subject to this Act <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1cd04cea50426f0d73f25dffb3981b27-1654694127342" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1cd04cea50426f0d73f25dffb3981b27"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1cd04cea50426f0d73f25dffb3981b27" class="commentary"/>and Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022</ins> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f3ab439b1022c0e8a77f27851f8656aa-1787776232690" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f3ab439b1022c0e8a77f27851f8656aa"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f3ab439b1022c0e8a77f27851f8656aa" class="commentary"/>and Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Pension Schemes Act 2026</ins>, make such provision in relation to a scheme under section 1 as the responsible authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That includes in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision as to any of the matters specified in Schedule 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consequential, supplementary, incidental or transitional provision in relation to the scheme or any provision of this Act.</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-c"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-25ed430bcb99ca079af147cc63f5a81d-1654694149504" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-25ed430bcb99ca079af147cc63f5a81d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-25ed430bcb99ca079af147cc63f5a81d" class="commentary"/>(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-25ed430bcb99ca079af147cc63f5a81d-1654694149504" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-25ed430bcb99ca079af147cc63f5a81d">consequential, supplementary, incidental or transitional provision in relation to any provision of Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-d"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-ee020a81a31adf5c2e01e508d927f77c-1787776232690" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ee020a81a31adf5c2e01e508d927f77c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ee020a81a31adf5c2e01e508d927f77c" class="commentary"/>(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ee020a81a31adf5c2e01e508d927f77c-1787776232690" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ee020a81a31adf5c2e01e508d927f77c">consequential, supplementary, incidental or transitional provision in relation to any provision of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Pension Schemes Act 2026.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes or cases (including different provision for different descriptions of persons);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make retrospective provision (but see section 23);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>allow any person to exercise a discretion.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The consequential provision referred to in subsection (2)(b) includes consequential provision amending any primary legislation passed before or in the same session as this Act (as well as consequential provision amending any secondary legislation).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">In subsection (2)(c)—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">the reference to consequential provision includes consequential provision amending any primary legislation passed before or in the same session as PSPJOA 2022 (as well as consequential provision amending any secondary legislation);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">the reference to supplementary, incidental or transitional provision includes supplementary, incidental or transitional provision amending an existing scheme contained in primary legislation (as well as supplementary, incidental or transitional provision amending any secondary legislation).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">(4B)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4-1654694065699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9791b5edbd8fd73f99643faa0cfaeaf4">See sections 37 and 74 of PSPJOA 2022 for provision under which certain powers to make provision under Part 1 of that Act by means of scheme regulations may be exercised by amending existing schemes.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations require the consent of the Treasury before being made, unless one of the following exceptions applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The exceptions are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>scheme regulations of the Scottish Ministers relating to local government workers <noteRef href="#key-0dd5409d60d5ebbcf0daf7d2843d6028" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-3-6-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-3648f06074c445447b01c7806ffa2512" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8-1654694090273" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8" class="commentary"/>(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8-1654694090273" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8">A Treasury order may amend this section so as to add, remove or vary exceptions to the requirement in subsection (5).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8-1654694090273" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8-1654694090273" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-286b7462c9a08f362a0bd5a0b6d0eaa8">A Treasury order under subsection (7) is subject to the negative procedure.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-governance"><heading><i>Governance</i></heading><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Scheme manager</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 must provide for a person to be responsible for managing or administering—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act, that person is called the “scheme manager” for the scheme (or schemes).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The scheme manager may in particular be the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc">Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc">the scheme is connected with another scheme under section 1, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc-1654697130239" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2097117a33d62c63a08f49fc875a83bc">a scheme manager is provided for under subsection (1) in scheme regulations for that other scheme.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 which is an injury or compensation scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may comply with the requirement in subsection (1)(a) or (b) by providing for different persons to be responsible for managing or administering different parts of a scheme (and references in this Act to the “scheme manager”, in such a case, are to be construed accordingly).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act, a scheme under section 1 and another statutory pension scheme are connected if and to the extent that the schemes make provision in relation to persons of the same description.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f995494d81525b0c366d3d264b72ee6b-1654697164210" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f995494d81525b0c366d3d264b72ee6b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f995494d81525b0c366d3d264b72ee6b" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f995494d81525b0c366d3d264b72ee6b-1654697164210" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f995494d81525b0c366d3d264b72ee6b">The reference in subsection (6) to a statutory pension scheme includes a statutory pension scheme established (under section 1 or otherwise) after the establishment of the scheme under section 1 mentioned in that subsection.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may specify exceptions to subsection (6).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Pension board</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 must provide for the establishment of a board with responsibility for assisting the scheme manager (or each scheme manager) in relation to the following matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>securing compliance with the scheme regulations and other legislation relating to the governance and administration of the scheme and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>securing compliance with requirements imposed in relation to the scheme and any connected scheme by the Pensions Regulator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other matters as the scheme regulations may specify.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8">Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8">the scheme is connected with another scheme under section 1, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8-1654697912838" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a82eb74aa3d7c8677349222a2cecc8a8">a pension board is provided for under subsection (1) in scheme regulations for that other scheme.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In making the regulations the responsible authority must have regard to the desirability of securing the effective and efficient governance and administration of the scheme and any connected scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations must include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the scheme manager—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-5-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be satisfied that a person to be appointed as a member of the board does not have a conflict of interest, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-5-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be satisfied from time to time that none of the members of the board has a conflict of interest;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring a member of the board, or a person proposed to be appointed as a member of the board, to provide the scheme manager with such information as the scheme manager reasonably requires for the purposes of provision under paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the board to include employer representatives and member representatives in equal numbers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (4)(a) “<term refersTo="#term-conflict-of-interest" eId="term-conflict-of-interest">conflict of interest</term>”, in relation to a person, means a financial or other interest which is likely to prejudice the person's exercise of functions as a member of the board (but does not include a financial or other interest arising merely by virtue of membership of the scheme or any connected scheme).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)(c)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-employer-representatives" eId="term-employer-representatives">employer representatives</term>” means persons appointed to the board for the purpose of representing employers for the scheme and any connected scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-member-representatives" eId="term-member-representatives">member representatives</term>” means persons appointed to the board for the purpose of representing members of the scheme and any connected scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where the scheme manager of a scheme under section 1 is a committee of a local authority, the scheme regulations may provide for that committee also to be the board for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Act, a board established under this section is called a “pension board”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to a scheme under section 1 which is an injury or compensation scheme.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Pension board: information</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The scheme manager for a scheme under section 1 and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it must publish information about the pension board for the scheme or schemes (and keep that information up-to-date).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That information must include information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who the members of the board are,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>representation on the board of members of the scheme or schemes, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the matters falling within the board's responsibility.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to a scheme under section 1 which is an injury or compensation scheme.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Scheme advisory board</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme must provide for the establishment of a board with responsibility for providing advice to the responsible authority, at the authority's request, <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a" class="commentary"/>on—</ins></p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-7-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">the desirability of changes to the scheme, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">the desirability of changes to any other scheme under section 1 which—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">is connected with it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-7-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a-1654699054129" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75774f8a146d518505bf0d59b005967a">is not an injury or compensation scheme.</ins></p></content></level></level><subsection eId="section-7-1A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9" class="commentary"/>(1A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9">Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9">the scheme is connected with another scheme under section 1 which is not an injury or compensation scheme, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-1A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9-1654698375904" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-82521c8d14677fe601e34c154a831ff9">a scheme advisory board is provided for under subsection (1) in scheme regulations for that other scheme.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where, by virtue of section 4(5), there is more than one scheme manager for a scheme mentioned in subsection (1) (and accordingly there is more than one pension board for the scheme), the regulations may also provide for the board to provide advice (on request or otherwise) to the scheme managers or the scheme's pension boards in relation to the effective and efficient administration and management of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the scheme and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any pension fund of the scheme and any connected scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person to whom advice is given by virtue of subsection (1) or (2) must have regard to the advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations must include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-7-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be satisfied that a person to be appointed as a member of the board does not have a conflict of interest, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-7-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be satisfied from time to time that none of the members of the board has a conflict of interest;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring a member of the board, or a person proposed to be appointed as a member of the board, to provide the responsible authority with such information as the authority reasonably requires for the purposes of provision under paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (4) (a) “<term refersTo="#term-conflict-of-interest" eId="term-conflict-of-interest">conflict of interest</term>”, in relation to a person, means a financial or other interest which is likely to prejudice the person's exercise of functions as a member of the board (but does not include a financial or other interest arising merely by virtue of membership of the scheme or any connected scheme).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Act, a board established under this section is called a “scheme advisory board”.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-design"><heading><i>Design</i></heading><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Types of scheme</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations may establish a scheme under section 1 as—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a defined benefits scheme,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a defined contributions scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a scheme of any other description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme must be—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a career average revalued earnings scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a defined benefits scheme of such other description as Treasury regulations may specify.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Treasury regulations may not specify a final salary scheme under subsection (2)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A scheme under section 1 is a “career average revalued earnings scheme” if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the pension payable to or in respect of a person, so far as it is based on the person's pensionable service, is determined by reference to the person's pensionable earnings in each year of pensionable service, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>those earnings, or a proportion of those earnings accrued as a pension, are under the scheme revalued each year until the person leaves pensionable service.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-5618f23398110c66b8305ca6f18d8ec3-1654769145230" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5618f23398110c66b8305ca6f18d8ec3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5618f23398110c66b8305ca6f18d8ec3" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5618f23398110c66b8305ca6f18d8ec3-1654769145230" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5618f23398110c66b8305ca6f18d8ec3">The extent to which a scheme under section 1 is a career average revalued earnings scheme is not affected by provision contained in scheme regulations that is made under section 78 of PSPJOA 2022 (local government schemes: power to pay final salary benefits).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Treasury regulations under this section are subject to the negative Commons procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Revaluation</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to a scheme under section 1 which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a revaluation of pensionable earnings of a person, or a proportion of those earnings accrued as a pension, until the person leaves pensionable service, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires such a revaluation to be by reference to a change in prices or earnings (or both) in a given period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The change in prices or earnings to be applied for the purposes of such a revaluation is to be such percentage increase or decrease as a Treasury order may specify in relation to the period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of making such an order the Treasury may determine the change in prices or earnings in any period by reference to the general level of prices or earnings estimated in such manner as the Treasury consider appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A Treasury order under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be made in each year;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A Treasury order under this section is subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative Commons procedure, if the order specifies a percentage decrease for the purposes of subsection (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative Commons procedure, in any other case.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1) any gap in the person's pensionable service which does not exceed five years is to be disregarded.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Pension age</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The normal pension age of a person under a scheme under section 1 must be—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the same as the person's state pension age, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>65, if that is higher.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fire and rescue workers who are firefighters,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>members of a police force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>members of the armed forces.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>The normal pension age of such persons under a scheme under section 1 must be 60.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The deferred pension age of a person under a scheme under section 1 must be—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the same as the person's state pension age, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>65, if that is higher.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person's state pension age changes, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's normal or deferred pension age under a scheme under section 1 changes as a result of subsection (1) or (3),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the change to the person's normal or deferred pension age must under the scheme apply in relation to all the benefits (including benefits already accrued under the scheme) which may be paid to or in respect of the person under the scheme and to which the normal or deferred pension age is relevant.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-normal-pension-age" eId="term-normal-pension-age">normal pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which the person is entitled to receive benefits under the scheme (without actuarial adjustment) on leaving the service to which the scheme relates (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deferred-pension-age" eId="term-deferred-pension-age">deferred pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which the person is entitled to receive benefits under the scheme (without actuarial adjustment) after leaving the service to which the scheme relates at a time before normal pension age (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state-pension-age" eId="term-state-pension-age">state pension age</term>”, in relation to a person, means the pensionable age of the person as specified from time to time in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-cost-control"><heading><i>Cost control</i></heading><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Valuations</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme must provide for actuarial valuations to be made of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-1A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b" class="commentary"/>(1A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b">Subsection (1) does not apply to a scheme under section 1 if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b">the scheme is connected with another scheme under section 1, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b-1654777247655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dde860789e06f2b15fde9b3fdbd98a9b">actuarial valuations are provided for under subsection (1) in scheme regulations for that other scheme.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Such a valuation is to be carried out in accordance with Treasury directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Treasury directions under subsection (2) may in particular specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how and when a valuation is to be carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the time in relation to which a valuation is to be carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the data, methodology and assumptions to be used in a valuation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the matters to be covered by a valuation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>where a scheme under section 1 and another statutory pension scheme are connected, whether the schemes are to be valued separately or together (and if together, how);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the period within which any changes to the employer contribution rate under a scheme under section 1 must take effect following a valuation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Treasury directions under subsection (2), and variations and revocations of such directions, may only be made after the Treasury has consulted the Government Actuary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is not a defined benefits scheme may provide for actuarial valuations to be made of the scheme and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it; and if they do, subsections (2) to (4) apply.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Employer cost cap</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme must set a rate, expressed as a percentage of pensionable earnings of members of the scheme, to be used for the purpose of measuring changes in the cost of the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-1A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-307b4f15da885ef756abba715ecf924d-1654694271038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-307b4f15da885ef756abba715ecf924d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-307b4f15da885ef756abba715ecf924d" class="commentary"/>(1A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-307b4f15da885ef756abba715ecf924d-1654694271038" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-307b4f15da885ef756abba715ecf924d">Subsection (1) must be complied with before the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which the scheme’s first valuation under section 11 is completed.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2n1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-99b3456cc64b0fbbce6b6e25dbc2154c-1654694462023" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-99b3456cc64b0fbbce6b6e25dbc2154c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-99b3456cc64b0fbbce6b6e25dbc2154c" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-99b3456cc64b0fbbce6b6e25dbc2154c-1654694462023" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-99b3456cc64b0fbbce6b6e25dbc2154c">A reference in this section to “the employer cost cap” of a scheme under section 1 is a reference to the rate set by virtue of subsection (1) in relation to the scheme.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The employer cost cap <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d7921836105f6429988da1e86bf8212b-1654694493734" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d7921836105f6429988da1e86bf8212b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d7921836105f6429988da1e86bf8212b" class="commentary"/>of a scheme under section 1</ins> is to be set<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c6c8db9c43ade31a01f21254a01a441e-1654694518234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c6c8db9c43ade31a01f21254a01a441e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c6c8db9c43ade31a01f21254a01a441e" class="commentary"/>, and the changes in the cost of such a scheme are to be measured,</ins> in accordance with Treasury directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Treasury directions may in particular specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the first valuation under section 11 of a scheme under section 1 is to be taken into account in setting <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9339f37796b33761ff576ddd7b030e41-1654694563622" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9339f37796b33761ff576ddd7b030e41"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9339f37796b33761ff576ddd7b030e41" class="commentary"/>the employer cost cap of the scheme</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs, or changes in costs, that are to be taken into account on <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fa428ccd785e81539e2b7e4f2d9ab6f3-1654694756647" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fa428ccd785e81539e2b7e4f2d9ab6f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fa428ccd785e81539e2b7e4f2d9ab6f3" class="commentary"/>the second or any subsequent valuation</ins> of a scheme under section 1 for the purposes of measuring changes in the cost of the scheme against <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3dd98883bc0728b0735ce482cf6e3db2-1654695222083" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dd98883bc0728b0735ce482cf6e3db2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3dd98883bc0728b0735ce482cf6e3db2" class="commentary"/>the employer cost cap of the scheme</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0cc7f93555765e54d2b5f5978dba0a93-1654695289538" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0cc7f93555765e54d2b5f5978dba0a93"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0cc7f93555765e54d2b5f5978dba0a93" class="commentary"/>whether and if so to what extent</ins> costs or changes in the costs of any statutory pension scheme which is connected with a scheme under section 1 are to be taken into account for the purposes <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a0e8e8e7ff0f0978d7c3e2a89bba9548-1654695325003" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0e8e8e7ff0f0978d7c3e2a89bba9548"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a0e8e8e7ff0f0978d7c3e2a89bba9548" class="commentary"/>mentioned in paragraph (b)</ins>.</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-4-d"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125" class="commentary"/>(d)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">that the data, methodologies and assumptions that are to be used for the purposes mentioned in paragraph (b) are to relate, to any extent, to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-12-4-d-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">the growth in the economy, or any sector of the economy, of the United Kingdom or any part of the United Kingdom,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-12-4-d-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">the growth in earnings of any group of persons over any period, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-12-4-d-iii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">(iii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125-1654694611445" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1757c416853f80ec8d358f4ae23a0125">the rate of inflation (however measured) over any period.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d83c6fad0bb4a9021ee2bde3fb800a33-1654694369764" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d83c6fad0bb4a9021ee2bde3fb800a33"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d83c6fad0bb4a9021ee2bde3fb800a33" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d83c6fad0bb4a9021ee2bde3fb800a33-1654694369764" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d83c6fad0bb4a9021ee2bde3fb800a33">The power to give directions by virtue of subsection (4)(d) is not affected by any statement made before 27 May 2021 by the Treasury, or any Minister of the Crown, relating to the data, methodologies and assumptions that are, or are not, to be used for the purposes mentioned in subsection (4)(b).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Treasury regulations must make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision requiring the cost of a scheme<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d3eb612795aa57bf82e841799629bcea-1654695381559" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d3eb612795aa57bf82e841799629bcea"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d3eb612795aa57bf82e841799629bcea" class="commentary"/>(determined, if and so far as provided for by virtue of subsection (4)(c), taking into account the costs of any connected scheme)</ins> to remain within specified margins either side of the employer cost cap, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for cases where the cost of a scheme would otherwise go beyond either of those margins, provision specifying a target cost within the margins.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For cases where the cost of <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3381d03e318a876f213607e8ef55ac15-1654695416981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3381d03e318a876f213607e8ef55ac15"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3381d03e318a876f213607e8ef55ac15" class="commentary"/>a scheme under section 1</ins> would otherwise go beyond <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6f6946733e2199528771cbef5acf4b4c-1654695476817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6f6946733e2199528771cbef5acf4b4c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6f6946733e2199528771cbef5acf4b4c" class="commentary"/>either of the margins specified under subsection (5)(a)</ins>, scheme regulations may provide for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a procedure for the responsible authority, the scheme manager (if different), employers and members (or representatives of employers and members) to reach agreement on the steps required to achieve the target cost for the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps to be taken for that purpose if agreement is not reached under that procedure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The steps referred to in subsection (6) may include the increase or decrease of members' benefits or contributions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">Treasury directions may specify the time at which any increase or decrease of members’ benefits or contributions that is provided for under subsection (6) is to take effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(7B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">Treasury directions may require that provision contained in scheme regulations under subsection (6) permits steps to be—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-7B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">agreed by virtue of paragraph (a) of that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-7B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">determined by virtue of paragraph (b) of that subsection,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">only after the scheme actuary has certified that the steps would, if taken, achieve the target cost for the scheme.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(7C)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">Treasury directions under subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(7B)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8"> may specify—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-7C-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">the costs or changes in costs that are to be taken into account, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-7C-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">the data, methodologies and assumptions that are to be used,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">for the purposes of determining whether any steps would, if taken, achieve the target cost for the scheme.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7D"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(7D)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">In subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">(7B)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8"> “</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-scheme-actuary"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">the scheme actuary</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8-1654694397990" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-36ccf6da33fe5bcb0adbfa60b55530e8">”, in relation to a scheme under section 1, means the actuary who carried out, or is for the time being exercising actuarial functions in relation to, the valuation under section 11 by reference to which it has been determined that the costs of the scheme have gone, or may go, beyond either of the margins specified under subsection (5)(a).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Treasury regulations under this section may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include consequential or supplementary provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make different provision for different schemes.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Treasury regulations under this section are subject to the negative Commons procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe" class="commentary"/>12A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">Sections 11 and 12: restricted schemes</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-12A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">Section 11(1) (valuations) does not require scheme regulations to provide for actuarial valuations to be made of a scheme to which this section applies.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">Section 12(1) (employer cost cap) does not apply to a scheme to which this section applies.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">This section applies to a scheme under section 1 which—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12A-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">is a restricted scheme, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">is specified for the purposes of this section in Treasury regulations.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">For the purposes of this section a scheme under section 1 is a “restricted scheme” at any time if any enactment restricts the provision of benefits under the scheme to or in respect of a person in relation to the person’s service after that time.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">Treasury regulations under this section may include consequential or supplementary provision.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe-1654693800119" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-108aef4f0b42083ce2a3ca02b7873efe">Treasury regulations under this section are subject to the negative Commons procedure.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Employer contributions in funded schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme with a pension fund.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations must provide for the rate of employer contributions to be set at an appropriate level to ensure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the solvency of the pension fund, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the long-term cost-efficiency of the scheme, so far as relating to the pension fund.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For that purpose, scheme regulations must require actuarial valuations of the pension fund.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where an actuarial valuation under subsection (3) has taken place, a person appointed by the responsible authority is to report on whether the following aims are achieved—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the valuation is in accordance with the scheme regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the valuation has been carried out in a way which is not inconsistent with other valuations under subsection (3);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the rate of employer contributions is set as specified in subsection (2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A report under subsection (4) must be published; and a copy must be sent to the scheme manager and (if different) the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If a report under subsection (4) states that, in the view of the person making the report, any of the aims in that subsection has not been achieved—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the report may recommend remedial steps;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the scheme manager must—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-13-6-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>take such remedial steps as the scheme manager considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-13-6-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>publish details of those steps and the reasons for taking them;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the responsible authority may—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-13-6-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>require the scheme manager to report on progress in taking remedial steps;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-13-6-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>direct the scheme manager to take such remedial steps as the responsible authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The person appointed under subsection (4) must, in the view of the responsible authority, be appropriately qualified.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-administration"><heading><i>Administration</i></heading><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Information about benefits</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations must require the scheme manager for a scheme under section 1 which is a defined benefits scheme to provide benefit information statements to each person in pensionable service under the scheme in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A benefit information statement must include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the benefits earned by the person in respect of his or her pensionable service, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other information as Treasury directions may specify.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The information included in a benefit information statement must comply with such requirements as Treasury directions may specify.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A benefit information statement must be provided—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no later than the relevant date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least once in each year ending with the anniversary of that date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The relevant date is the last day of the period of 17 months beginning with the day on which scheme regulations establishing the scheme come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A benefit information statement must be provided in such manner as Treasury directions may specify.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Information about schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Treasury directions may require the scheme manager or responsible authority of a scheme under section 1 to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish scheme information, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide scheme information to the Treasury.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), “<term refersTo="#term-scheme-information" eId="term-scheme-information">scheme information</term>” means information about the scheme and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information to which Treasury directions under this section may relate includes in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>scheme accounts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information about any scheme funding, assets and liabilities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about scheme membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>information about employer and member contributions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about scheme administration and governance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Treasury directions under this section may specify how and when information is to be published or provided.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Treasury directions under this section may not require publication or provision of anything that the scheme manager or responsible authority could not otherwise lawfully publish or provide.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Records</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The scheme manager for a scheme under section 1 and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it must keep such records as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Regulatory oversight</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 4 contains provision relating to the regulation of schemes under section 1, new public body pension schemes and connected schemes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by order make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision consequential on Schedule 4, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>further provision for, or in connection with, the regulation of public service pension schemes within the meaning of the Pensions Act 2004 (as amended by that Schedule).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The provision referred to in subsection (2) includes provision made by amending any legislation (including this Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An order under this section may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An order under this section is subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the affirmative procedure, if it amends primary legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the negative procedure, in any other case.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-transitional"><heading><i>Transitional</i></heading><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Restriction of existing pension schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>No benefits are to be provided under an existing scheme to or in respect of a person in relation to the person's service after the closing date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act “<term refersTo="#term-existing-scheme" eId="term-existing-scheme">existing scheme</term>” means a scheme listed in Schedule 5 (whether made before or after this section comes into force).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an existing scheme which is a defined contributions scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to benefits excepted by Schedule 5.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The closing date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>31 March 2014 for an existing scheme which is a relevant local government scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-27567375bd52b8b9d554fd73dc0d1a2c-1654696204249" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-27567375bd52b8b9d554fd73dc0d1a2c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-27567375bd52b8b9d554fd73dc0d1a2c" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-27567375bd52b8b9d554fd73dc0d1a2c-1654696204249" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-27567375bd52b8b9d554fd73dc0d1a2c">31 March 2016 for an existing scheme which is a relevant Agency scheme, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>31 March 2015 in any other case.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p><noteRef href="#key-77ab2479d67573e918aeada7f1b5f857" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">Subsection (1) does not apply, and is treated as never having applied, in relation to a person’s service that is pensionable service under an existing scheme by virtue of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">section 2</ins><ref href="#section-2-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c"> of PSPJOA 2022 (remediable service treated as pensionable service under Chapter 1 legacy scheme), or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">section 42</ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">(2)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c"> of that Act (remediable service treated as pensionable service under judicial legacy scheme).</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">For further provision affecting the application of subsection (1), see section 89</ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c">(1)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c-1654696008234" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fbf017f6973e7f6dde1188cedee4d0c"> of that Act.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num><noteRef href="#key-e0756673753eeeb5fbf5b97a0865e2b8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(5)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num><noteRef href="#key-e0756673753eeeb5fbf5b97a0865e2b8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(6)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num><noteRef href="#key-e0756673753eeeb5fbf5b97a0865e2b8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(7)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-8"><num><noteRef href="#key-e0756673753eeeb5fbf5b97a0865e2b8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(8)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), the reference to benefits in relation to a person's service includes benefits relating to the person's death in service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In subsection (4) <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3-1654696254222" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3" class="commentary"/>—</ins></p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3-1654696254222" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-relevant-agency-scheme"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3-1654696254222" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3">relevant Agency scheme</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3-1654696254222" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9b66e07ca6a5714a134bacce3b0fc0b3">” means regulations under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 which relate to staff of the Secret Intelligence Service or Security Service;</ins></p></item><item><p><term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-government-scheme" eId="term-relevant-local-government-scheme">relevant local government scheme</term>” means regulations under section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1972 which relate to persons in England and Wales.</p></item></blockList><p/></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Closure of existing injury and compensation schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 may secure that no benefits are to be provided under a scheme listed in Schedule 6 that is connected with it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where Schedule 6 specifies particular benefits in relation to a scheme, the power under subsection (1) is exercisable only in relation to those benefits.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Provision made under this section may in particular be made by amending the connected scheme.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Final salary link</heading><content><p>Schedule 7 contains provision for a “<term refersTo="#term-final-salary-link" eId="term-final-salary-link">final salary link</term>” in relation to schemes to which section 18(1) applies (and see section 31(14)).</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-procedure-for-scheme-regulations"><heading><i>Procedure for scheme regulations</i></heading><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Consultation</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making scheme regulations the responsible authority must consult such persons (or representatives of such persons) as appear to the authority likely to be affected by them.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The responsible authority must publish a statement indicating the persons that the authority would normally expect to consult under subsection (1) (and keep the statement up-to-date).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) may be satisfied by consultation before, as well as by consultation after, the coming into force of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9" class="commentary"/>(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">Subsection (1) may, in relation to provision contained in scheme regulations—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">under any provision contained in Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">under section 3(2)(c) of this Act (consequential etc provision in relation to Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022),</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9-1654697393465" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e08efeeccc39fc8191124b797f0fb2f9">be satisfied by consultation before, as well as after, the coming into force of the provision mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b).</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df" class="commentary"/>(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">Subsection (1) may be satisfied, in relation to provision contained in scheme regulations—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">made under any provision of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Pension Schemes Act 2026, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">made under section 3(2)(d) above,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df-1787776337958" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cc2b6ae404fd19d64b4b9cb4f971f3df">by consultation carried out before, as well as after, the coming into force of the provision mentioned in paragraph (a) or of section 7(2)(b) of the Pension Schemes Act 2026 (as the case may be).</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Procedure for protected elements</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where, after the coming into force of scheme regulations establishing a scheme under section 1, the responsible authority proposes to make further scheme regulations containing provision changing the protected elements of the scheme within the protected period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult the persons specified in subsection (3) with a view to reaching agreement with them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay a report before the appropriate legislature.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The persons referred to in subsection (2)(a) are the persons (or representatives of the persons) who appear to the responsible authority to be likely to be affected by the regulations if they were made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The report under subsection (2)(b) must set out why the responsible authority proposes to make the regulations, having regard to the desirability of not making a change to the protected elements of a scheme under section 1 within the protected period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-legislature" eId="term-the-appropriate-legislature">the appropriate legislature</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliament, where the responsible authority is the Secretary of State, the Minister for the Civil Service or the Lord Chancellor;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Parliament, where the responsible authority is the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the National Assembly for Wales, where the responsible authority is the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-period" eId="term-protected-period">protected period</term>” means the period beginning with the coming into force of this section and ending with 31 March 2040;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-elements" eId="term-protected-elements">protected elements</term>”, in relation to a scheme under section 1, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the scheme is a career average revalued earnings scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>members' contribution rates under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>benefit accrual rates under the scheme.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section, references to a change to the protected elements do not include a change appearing to the responsible authority to be required by or consequential upon section 12 (employer cost cap).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In a case where this section applies, there is no requirement to consult under section 21(1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Procedure for retrospective provision</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the responsible authority proposes to make scheme regulations containing retrospective provision which appears to the authority to have significant adverse effects in relation to the pension payable to or in respect of members of the scheme, the authority must first obtain the consent of the persons referred to in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where the responsible authority proposes to make scheme regulations containing retrospective provision which appears to the authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>not to have significant adverse effects as specified in subsection (1), but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to have significant adverse effects in any other way in relation to members of the scheme (for example, in relation to injury or compensation benefits),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority must first consult the persons specified in subsection (3) with a view to reaching agreement with them.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The persons referred to in subsections (1) and (2) are the persons (or representatives of the persons) who appear to the responsible authority to be likely to be affected by the provision if it were made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The responsible authority must, in a case falling within subsection (1) or (2), lay a report before the appropriate legislature (as defined in section 22).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In a case falling within subsection (1) or (2) there is no requirement to consult under section 21(1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec">This section does not apply in relation to provision contained in scheme regulations that is made—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec">under any provision contained in Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec-1654769212839" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-96aedcc989610ba6d6cbb13cd111e2ec">under section 3(2)(c) of this Act (consequential etc provision in relation to Part 1 of PSPJOA 2022).</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Other procedure</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they amend primary legislation,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 23(1) or (2) (procedure for retrospective provision having significant adverse effects) applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>they are scheme regulations for a scheme relating to the judiciary, unless the pension board for that scheme has stated that it considers the regulations to be minor or wholly beneficial.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations are subject to the negative procedure in any other case.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If scheme regulations otherwise subject to the negative procedure are combined with scheme regulations subject to the affirmative procedure, the combined regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-new-schemes-supplementary"><heading><i>New schemes: supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Extension of schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 may make provision for the payment of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who are specified in section 1(2), but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to whom the responsible authority could not otherwise make a scheme under section 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 may make provision to deem persons of any description to fall within a given description of persons specified in section 1(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for a scheme under section 1 may specify persons, not being persons specified in section 1(2), as persons to whom the scheme may potentially relate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The persons specified under subsection (3) may be any persons (other than persons specified in section 1(2)) that the responsible authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The responsible authority may then at any time determine that the scheme is to relate to some or all of those persons.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>By virtue of a determination under subsection (5) the scheme regulations then apply to the persons to whom the determination relates as they apply to other persons to or in respect of whom pensions and other benefits are provided under the scheme (or such class of other persons as may be specified in the determination).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Subsection (6) is subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any special provision made in the scheme regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a direction under subsection (8).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations made under subsection (2) or (3) in relation to any persons may include provision authorising the responsible authority by direction to modify provisions of the regulations in their application to those persons for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>securing appropriate protection against additional costs to the scheme that might result from the application of the scheme regulations to those persons,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining information about those persons, their employers and other relevant persons, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-8-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>taking appropriate account of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-25-8-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the arrangements under which those persons are employed, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-25-8-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the organisational structures of their employers.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The responsible authority for a scheme under section 1 must publish a list of the persons to whom the scheme relates by virtue of determinations under subsection (5) (and keep the published list up-to-date).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A determination under subsection (5) may have retrospective effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Where, by virtue of section 4(5), there is more than one scheme manager for a scheme under section 1, the responsible authority may delegate its functions under subsection (5) or (9) to the scheme managers, subject to such conditions as the responsible authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56" class="commentary"/>25A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">Extension of schemes where definition of “the judiciary” expanded</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">Subsection (2) applies where—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">scheme regulations come into force establishing a scheme under section 1 for the judiciary, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">subsequently, an order is made under paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 (order specifying judicial offices for the purposes of the definition of “the judiciary”).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">Scheme regulations for the scheme mentioned in subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(1)(a)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56"> may make provision under which any right or obligation of a member holding an office specified in the order mentioned in subsection </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(1)(b)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56"> is determined by reference to service which takes place before (as well as after) the order comes into force.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56-1654693920687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ded7c5b4d2e2001e6182be326d4f6c56">This section is without prejudice to the generality of section 3(3)(b) (power to make retrospective provision in scheme regulations).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Non-scheme benefits</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The scheme manager or employer for a scheme under section 1 may make such payments as the scheme manager or employer considers appropriate towards the provision, otherwise than by virtue of the scheme, of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-a"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3-1655211863674" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3" class="commentary"/>(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3-1655211863674" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3">persons to whom the scheme relates (including any to whom the scheme relates by virtue of section 25), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3-1655211863674" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3-1655211863674" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a9757c7bbceac8ecee50556be3e38ab3">persons to whom the scheme would have related but for the fact that, in accordance with the scheme, they have opted out of the scheme (or have failed to opt in to the scheme).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to any provision made in the scheme regulations for the scheme that restricts or otherwise affects the power to make payments under that subsection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-3"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), a person is treated as having opted out of a scheme if the scheme would have related to the person (or would have done so if the person had opted that it should) but for the fact that the person had a partnership pension account.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">In this section—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-occupational-defined-contributions-scheme"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">occupational defined contributions scheme</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">” means a defined contributions scheme (within the meaning given by section 4 of the Pension Schemes Act 2015) that is an occupational pension scheme within the meaning of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (see section 1 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-partnership-pension-account"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">partnership pension account</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">”, in relation to a person in service in an employment or office, means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">a stakeholder pension scheme,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">a personal pension scheme, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">an occupational defined contributions scheme,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">to which the person’s employer is paying contributions;</ins></p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-personal-pension-scheme"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">personal pension scheme</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">” has the same meaning as in the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (see section 1 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-stakeholder-pension-scheme"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">stakeholder pension scheme</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3-1654769268114" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-42212798b93f2ea0d20f84db29415da3">” means a scheme which is a stakeholder pension scheme for the purposes of Part 1 of the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (see section 1 of that Act).</ins></p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Consequential and minor amendments</heading><content><p>Schedule 8 contains consequential and minor amendments.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-existing-schemes-supplementary"><heading><i>Existing schemes: supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Existing local government schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to regulations under section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1972 which relate to persons in England and Wales which are in force immediately before the coming into force of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>To the extent that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>such regulations make provision for the payment of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of a person in relation to the person's service on or after 1 April 2014, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that provision could be made under scheme regulations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the regulations are to have effect as if they were scheme regulations relating to local government workers in England and Wales.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, to that extent a scheme under such regulations is to have effect as a scheme under section 1.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Existing schemes for civil servants: extension of access</heading><content><p>Schedule 9 amends the Superannuation Act 1972 so as to extend access to schemes under section 1 of that Act (schemes as respects civil servants, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>).</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-public-body-pension-schemes"><heading><i>Public body pension schemes</i></heading><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>New public body pension schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act apply in relation to a new public body pension scheme (and any statutory pension scheme that is connected with it) as to a scheme under section 1 (and any connected scheme)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 3(1) and (2) and Schedule 3 (scheme regulations);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 4 (scheme manager);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 5 and 6 (pension board), if the scheme has more than one member;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>sections 8 to 10 (scheme design);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sections 11 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-09d0e62cac31b638c48410a03b44399e-1655212119785" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-09d0e62cac31b638c48410a03b44399e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-09d0e62cac31b638c48410a03b44399e" class="commentary"/>to 12A</ins> (cost control);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>sections 14 to 16 (information and records).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), the provisions referred to in that subsection are to be read with the following modifications—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to scheme regulations are to be read as references to the rules of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the responsible authority are to be read as references to the public authority which established the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A new public body pension scheme, and any variation to the rules of the scheme, requires the consent of the Treasury.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to a new public body pension scheme which relates to a devolved body or office.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a">The following provisions of this section do not apply to a new public body pension scheme which is made under section 20(3) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (remuneration of members of the Senedd: pensions)—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a">subsection (1)(e) (cost control);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a-1654769456738" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-380398d23767ba0308a39817a2709b9a">subsection (3) (Treasury consent).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-body-pension-scheme" eId="term-public-body-pension-scheme">public body pension scheme</term>” means a scheme (other than an existing scheme <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f5addee20b8c7c11070d007f280bec34-1497263611023" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f5addee20b8c7c11070d007f280bec34"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f5addee20b8c7c11070d007f280bec34" class="commentary"/>or a scheme established under section 18A of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993</ins> ) established by a public authority for the payment of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of members or staff of a statutory body or the holder of a statutory office;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-new-public-body-pension-scheme" eId="term-new-public-body-pension-scheme">new public body pension scheme</term>” means a public body pension scheme established after the coming into force of this section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Restriction of certain existing public body pension schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a public body pension scheme which relates to members or staff of a body, or the holder of an office, listed in Schedule 10.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The public authority responsible for the scheme must make provision to secure that no benefits are provided under the scheme to or in respect of a person in relation to the person's service after a date determined by the authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) does not apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a public body pension scheme which is a defined contributions scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to injury or compensation benefits.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The public authority responsible for a scheme to which subsection (2) applies may provide for exceptions to the provision made under subsection (2) <noteRef href="#key-2b5e9f5d0c9d7b91dac6d5875f9ae3e3" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Provision made under subsection (2) or (4) may in particular be made by amending the public body pension scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), the reference to benefits in relation to a person's service includes benefits relating to the person's death in service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If any of the persons to whom a scheme to which subsection (2) applies relates are not eligible for membership of a scheme under section 1, the public authority responsible for the scheme may establish a new scheme for the payment of pensions or other benefits to or in respect of those persons (and see section 30).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where a scheme to which subsection (2) applies was established in exercise of a statutory function or other power, the function or power may not be exercised again so as to establish a new defined benefits scheme in relation to the body or office.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In the case of a scheme established by deed of trust, subsections (2) and (4) apply irrespective of the provisions of the deed or the law relating to trusts.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A Treasury order may amend Schedule 10 so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove any body or office specified there;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>add any body or office to it (by name or description),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but may not add a devolved body or office.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A Treasury order under subsection (10) may make consequential or supplementary provision, including in particular provision made by amending any legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>A Treasury order under subsection (10) is subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (1) whether a scheme is made before or after the coming into force of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 contains provision for a “<term refersTo="#term-final-salary-link" eId="term-final-salary-link">final salary link</term>” in relation to schemes to which subsection (2) applies.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Existing public body pension schemes: pension age</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A public body pension scheme established before the coming into force of this section may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provision securing that the normal and deferred pension age of a person under the scheme is—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-32-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the same as the person's state pension age, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-32-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>65, if that is higher, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision securing that changes in the person's normal or deferred pension age occurring in consequence of provision under paragraph (a) apply in relation to relevant accrued benefits (as well as other benefits).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1)(b) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-accrued-benefits" eId="term-relevant-accrued-benefits">relevant accrued benefits</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means benefits accrued after the coming into force of the provision under subsection (1) which may be paid to or in respect of the person under the scheme and to which the normal or deferred pension age is relevant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to a public body pension scheme which relates to a devolved body or office.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-parliamentary-and-other-pension-schemes"><heading><i>Parliamentary and other pension schemes</i></heading><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Great offices of state</heading><intro><p>Schedule 11 makes provision about pension arrangements for the offices of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Lord Chancellor, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Speaker of the House of Commons.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Parliamentary and other pension schemes: pension age</heading><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (Parliamentary and other pensions), after paragraph 29 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading><i>Pension age</i></heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>29A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where the scheme provides for the normal or deferred pension age of a person under the scheme to be the same as the person's state pension age, provision for a change in the person's normal or deferred pension age in consequence of such provision to apply in relation to relevant accrued benefits (as well as other benefits).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, paragraph 19(2) (protection of accrued rights) is to be disregarded in relation to any such provision.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-normal-pension-age">normal pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which a person with relevant service is entitled to receive benefits (without actuarial adjustment) on leaving that service (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deferred-pension-age">deferred pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which a person with relevant service is entitled to receive benefits under the scheme (without actuarial adjustment) after leaving that service at a time before normal pension age (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state-pension-age">state pension age</term>”, in relation to a person, means the person's pensionable age as specified from time to time in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-accrued-benefits">relevant accrued benefits</term>”, in relation to a scheme, means benefits accrued after the coming into force of provision under sub-paragraph (1) which may be paid to or in respect of the person under the scheme and to which the normal or deferred pension age is relevant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Members of the European Parliament</heading><content><p><mod>In section 4 of the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 (pensions of <abbr class="acronym" title="Members of the European Parliament">MEPs</abbr>), after subsection (3A) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Where a scheme under this section provides for the normal or deferred pension age of a person under the scheme to be the same as the person's state pension age, the scheme may make provision for a change in the person's normal or deferred pension age in consequence of such provision to apply in relation to relevant accrued benefits (as well as other benefits).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3B)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-normal-pension-age">normal pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which a person with service as a Representative is entitled to receive benefits (without actuarial adjustment) on ceasing service as a Representative (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deferred-pension-age">deferred pension age</term>”, in relation to a person and a scheme, means the earliest age at which a person with service as a Representative is entitled to receive benefits under the scheme (without actuarial adjustment) after ceasing service as a Representative at a time before normal pension age (and disregarding any special provision as to early payment of benefits on the grounds of ill-health or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state-pension-age">state pension age</term>”, in relation to a person, means the person's pensionable age as specified from time to time in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-accrued-benefits">relevant accrued benefits</term>”, in relation to a scheme, means benefits accrued after the coming into force of provision under subsection (3B) which may be paid to or in respect of the person under the scheme and to which the normal or deferred pension age is relevant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3D)</num><content><p>A scheme under this section may provide for any statutory provision relating to any matter connected with the pensions payable to or in respect of Members to have effect with respect to or in connection with Representatives, with such additions, omissions, amendments or other modifications as may be specified in the scheme.</p><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-statutory-provision">statutory provision</term>” means any provision contained in an Act or in any instrument made under an Act (including an Act or instrument passed or made after the coming into force of this subsection).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-review"><heading><i>Review</i></heading><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Defence Fire and Rescue Service and Ministry of Defence Police: review</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, before the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which section 10 (pension age) comes into force, prepare and lay before Parliament a report on the likely effect of that section on members or future members of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Defence Fire and Rescue Service, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Ministry of Defence Police.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The report under this section must include a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the likely effect of section 10 on the health and well-being of members of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service and the Ministry of Defence Police,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the likely effect of section 10 on the ability of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service and Ministry of Defence Police to continue to meet operational requirements, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the extent to which members of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service and Ministry of Defence Police are likely to take early retirement in consequence of section 10 (and on the consequences of taking early retirement for the persons taking it and for the taxpayer).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-defence-fire-and-rescue-service" eId="term-defence-fire-and-rescue-service">Defence Fire and Rescue Service</term>” means the fire service maintained by the Secretary of State for Defence.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-general"><heading><i>General</i></heading><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>General interpretation</heading><content><p>In this Act—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“the affirmative procedure” and “the affirmative Commons procedure” have the meanings given in section 38;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-armed-forces" eId="term-armed-forces">armed forces</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-body" eId="term-body">body</term>” includes an unincorporated body or organisation of persons (for example, a committee or board of trustees);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-career-average-revalued-earnings-scheme" eId="term-career-average-revalued-earnings-scheme">career average revalued earnings scheme</term>” has the meaning given in section 8(4);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-civil-servants" eId="term-civil-servants">civil servants</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-compensation-benefits" eId="term-compensation-benefits">compensation benefits</term>” means benefits by way of compensation for loss of office or employment;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-connected" eId="term-connected">connected</term>”, in relation to a scheme under section 1 and another statutory pension scheme, or a new public body pension scheme and another statutory pension scheme, has the meaning given by section 4(6);</p></item><item><p>“defined benefits scheme”: a pension scheme is a “defined benefits scheme” if or to the extent that the benefits that may be provided under the scheme are not money purchase benefits (within the meaning of the Pension Schemes Act 1993) or injury and compensation benefits;</p></item><item><p>“defined contributions scheme”: a pension scheme is a “defined contributions scheme” if or to the extent that the benefits that may be provided under the scheme are money purchase benefits (within the meaning of the Pension Schemes Act 1993);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deferred-pension-age" eId="term-deferred-pension-age">deferred pension age</term>” has the meaning given in section 10(5);</p></item><item><p>“devolved”: a body or office is “devolved” if or to the extent that provision about pensions payable to or in respect of members or staff of the body, or a holder of the office—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly were that provision contained in an Act of the Assembly, or</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>is not a reserved matter within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998;</p></item></blockList></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-earnings" eId="term-earnings">earnings</term>” includes any remuneration or profit derived from an employment;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-employer" eId="term-employer">employer</term>”, in relation to a pension scheme, means—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>any employer of persons to whom the scheme relates,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>the person responsible for the remuneration of an office-holder to whom the scheme relates, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>such other persons (in addition to, or instead of, any person falling within paragraph (a) or (b)) as scheme regulations or (in the case of a public body pension scheme) the rules of the scheme may provide;</p></item></blockList></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-scheme" eId="term-existing-scheme">existing scheme</term>” has the meaning given in section 18(2);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-final-salary" eId="term-final-salary">final salary</term>”, in relation to a person to or in respect of whom a pension under a pension scheme is payable, means the person's pensionable earnings, or highest, average or representative pensionable earnings, in a specified period ending at, or defined by reference to, the time when the person's pensionable service in relation to that scheme terminates;</p></item><item><p>“final salary scheme”: a pension scheme is a “final salary scheme” if entitlement to the pension payable to or in respect of a person which is based on the pensionable service of that person is or may be determined to any extent by reference to the person's final salary;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-fire-and-rescue-workers" eId="term-fire-and-rescue-workers">fire and rescue workers</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-injury-benefits" eId="term-injury-benefits">injury benefits</term>” means benefits by way of compensation for incapacity or death as a result of injury or illness;</p></item><item><p>“injury or compensation scheme”: a pension scheme is an “injury or compensation scheme” if it provides only for injury or compensation benefits (or both);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-judiciary" eId="term-judiciary">judiciary</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-health-service-workers" eId="term-health-service-workers">health service workers</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-legislation" eId="term-legislation">legislation</term>” means primary or secondary legislation;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>a local authority in England and Wales within the meaning of Part 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, or</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> (Scotland) Act 1994;</p></item></blockList></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-government-workers" eId="term-local-government-workers">local government workers</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-members-of-a-police-force" eId="term-members-of-a-police-force">members of a police force</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“the negative procedure” and “the negative Commons procedure” have the meanings given in section 38;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-normal-pension-age" eId="term-normal-pension-age">normal pension age</term>” has the meaning given in section 10(5);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-pension-board" eId="term-pension-board">pension board</term>” has the meaning given by section 5(8);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-pension-scheme" eId="term-pension-scheme">pension scheme</term>” means a scheme for the payment of pensions or other benefits to or in respect of persons with service of a particular description;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-pensionable-earnings" eId="term-pensionable-earnings">pensionable earnings</term>”, in relation to a pension scheme and a member of it, means earnings by reference to which a pension or other benefits under the scheme are calculated;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-pensionable-service" eId="term-pensionable-service">pensionable service</term>”, in relation to a pension scheme, means service which qualifies a person to a pension or other benefits under that scheme;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means an Act, Act of the Scottish Parliament, Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales or Northern Ireland legislation;</p></item><item><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d-1654775713328" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-pspjoa-2022"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d-1654775713328" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d">PSPJOA 2022</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d-1654775713328" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ccf60099060c85c72559eb056affd9d">” means the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022;</ins> </p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>a Minister of the Crown (as defined by section 8 of the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975),</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>a statutory body or the holder of a statutory office, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>a person exercising a statutory function;</p></item></blockList></item><item><p>“public body pension scheme” and “new public body pension scheme” have the meanings given in section 30(5);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">responsible authority</term>”, in relation to a scheme under section 1, has the meaning given by section 2(2);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme" eId="term-scheme">scheme</term>” includes arrangements of any description;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-advisory-board" eId="term-scheme-advisory-board">scheme advisory board</term>” has the meaning given by section 7(6);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-manager" eId="term-scheme-manager">scheme manager</term>”, in relation to a scheme under section 1, has the meaning given in section 4(2);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-regulations" eId="term-scheme-regulations">scheme regulations</term>” has the meaning given in section 1(4);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-secondary-legislation" eId="term-secondary-legislation">secondary legislation</term>” means an instrument made under primary legislation;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-staff" eId="term-staff">staff</term>”, in relation to a body, includes any employee or officer of the body;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state-pension-age" eId="term-state-pension-age">state pension age</term>” has the meaning given in section 10(5);</p></item><item><p>“statutory body” and “statutory office” mean a body or office established under any legislation;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-function" eId="term-statutory-function">statutory function</term>” means a function conferred by any legislation;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-pension-scheme" eId="term-statutory-pension-scheme">statutory pension scheme</term>” means—</p><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>a pension scheme which is established by or under any legislation, and</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>a public body pension scheme which is not so established;</p></item></blockList></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-teachers" eId="term-teachers">teachers</term>” has the meaning given in Schedule 1;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-treasury-directions" eId="term-treasury-directions">Treasury directions</term>” means directions given by the Treasury;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-treasury-order" eId="term-treasury-order">Treasury order</term>” means an order made by the Treasury;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-treasury-regulations" eId="term-treasury-regulations">Treasury regulations</term>” means regulations made by the Treasury.</p></item></blockList></content></section><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Regulations, orders and directions</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Act any power of the Secretary of State, the Minister for the Civil Service, the Treasury, the Lord Chancellor or the Welsh Ministers to make regulations or an order is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Act, the “<term refersTo="#term-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-affirmative-procedure">affirmative procedure</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of regulations or an order of the Secretary of State, the Minister for the Civil Service or the Lord Chancellor, that the regulations or order may not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them or it has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of regulations of the Welsh Ministers, that the regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Act, the “<term refersTo="#term-negative-procedure" eId="term-negative-procedure">negative procedure</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of regulations or an order of the Secretary of State, the Minister for the Civil Service, the Lord Chancellor or the Treasury, that the instrument containing them or it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of regulations or an order of the Welsh Ministers, that the instrument containing them or it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Act, the “<term refersTo="#term-affirmative-commons-procedure" eId="term-affirmative-commons-procedure">affirmative Commons procedure</term>”, in relation to a Treasury order, means that the order may not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing it has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the House of Commons.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this Act, the “<term refersTo="#term-negative-commons-procedure" eId="term-negative-commons-procedure">negative Commons procedure</term>”, in relation to Treasury regulations or a Treasury order, means that the instrument containing them or it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Commons.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For regulations and orders of the Scottish Ministers, see Part 2 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Treasury directions under this Act may be varied or revoked.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-final"><heading><i>Final</i></heading><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may provide for any pension or other sum payable under the regulations to or in respect of a person who has held an office specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 to be charged on, and paid out of, the Consolidated Fund.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by a Minister of the Crown, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal in this Act has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That aside, this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 29 and Schedule 9 (existing schemes for civil servants: extension of access);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 33 and Schedule 11 (great offices of state);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 37 to 40, this section and section 42.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day or days as may be appointed by Treasury order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (2) may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appoint different days for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 1(3)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Persons in public service: definitions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-civil-servants"><heading><i>Civil servants</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-civil-servants" eId="term-civil-servants">civil servants</term>” means persons employed in the civil service of the State (not including the civil service of Northern Ireland).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-judiciary"><heading><i>Judiciary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-the-judiciary" eId="term-the-judiciary">the judiciary</term>” means holders of an office specified in an order made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to an office with a jurisdiction exercised exclusively in relation to Scotland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Lord Chancellor, in any other case.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2n1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">An order under sub-paragraph (1) that specifies a devolved office in or as regards Scotland or Northern Ireland may only be made at the request of the relevant national authority.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3n1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">In sub-paragraph </ins><ref href="#"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">(2)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">, “</ins><term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">relevant national authority</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (a) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (b) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Scottish Ministers.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd-1654775838085" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3dda81adaaae1971966cf74abc05bdbd">An order under sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the negative procedure.</ins></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-local-government-workers"><heading><i>Local government workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-local-government-workers" eId="term-local-government-workers">local government workers</term>” means persons employed in local government service and specified in scheme regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph, “<term refersTo="#term-local-government-service" eId="term-local-government-service">local government service</term>” means service specified in scheme regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-teachers"><heading><i>Teachers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-teachers" eId="term-teachers">teachers</term>” includes persons who are employed otherwise than as teachers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a capacity connected with education which to a substantial extent involves the control or supervision of teachers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in employment which involves the performance of duties in connection with the provision of education or services ancillary to education, and</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>who are specified in scheme regulations.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-health-service-workers"><heading><i>Health service workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-health-service-workers" eId="term-health-service-workers">health service workers</term>” means persons engaged in health services and specified in scheme regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph, “<term refersTo="#term-health-services" eId="term-health-services">health services</term>” means services specified in scheme regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-fire-and-rescue-workers"><heading><i>Fire and rescue workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-fire-and-rescue-workers" eId="term-fire-and-rescue-workers">fire and rescue workers</term>” means persons employed by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a fire and rescue authority in England or Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-aa"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">the chief constable of the police force for a police area having been—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-aa-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">transferred to the chief constable under a scheme made under section 4I(1) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, </ins><noteRef href="#key-bc14b0531f821cfefaad55fdb5363e6d" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">...</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-aa-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877">appointed by the chief constable under section 4I(4) of that Act, </ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-aa-iii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060-1491750231156" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060" class="commentary"/>(iii)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060-1491750231156" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060">transferred to the chief constable under a scheme made by virtue of section 107EC(1) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, or</ins></ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-aa-iv"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060-1491750231156" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060">(iv)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877-1491749980535" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-653e2593dd313582ebd56d3229b0b877"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060-1491750231156" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2fabbd883945ea071fcc2c91d7890060">appointed by the chief constable under section 107EC(2) of that Act, or</ins></ins></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-police-forces"><heading><i>Police forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In this Act “members of a police force”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, includes special constables and police cadets;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, means members of the Police Service of Scotland and police cadets.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-armed-forces"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-the-armed-forces" eId="term-the-armed-forces">the armed forces</term>” means the naval, military and air forces of the Crown.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-crossheading-transitional-provision"><heading><i>Transitional provision</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>In relation to a time before the coming into force of section 101 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), the reference in paragraph 6(b) to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is to be read as a reference to a relevant authority (as defined in section 6 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5)).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>In relation to a time before the coming into force of section 6 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012, the reference in paragraph 7(b) to the Police Service of Scotland is to be read as a reference to a police force within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 2(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Responsible authorities</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-civil-servants-and-judiciary"><heading><i>Civil servants and judiciary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for civil servants may be made by the Minister for the Civil Service.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for the judiciary may be made by the Lord Chancellor.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making scheme regulations in relation to an office with a jurisdiction exercised exclusively in relation to Scotland, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-local-government-workers"><heading><i>Local government workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for local government workers may be made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in or as regards England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, in or as regards Scotland.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-teachers"><heading><i>Teachers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for teachers may be made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in or as regards England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, in or as regards Scotland.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-health-service-workers"><heading><i>Health service workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for health service workers may be made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in or as regards England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, in or as regards Scotland.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-fire-and-rescue-workers"><heading><i>Fire and rescue workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for fire and rescue workers may be made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in or as regards England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in or as regards Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, in or as regards Scotland.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-police-forces"><heading><i>Police forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Scheme regulations for members of a police force may be made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in or as regards England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, in or as regards Scotland.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-armed-forces"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Scheme regulations for the armed forces may be made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 3(2)(a)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Scope of scheme regulations: supplementary matters</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>Eligibility and admission to membership.</p><p>This includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specifying who, of the persons in relation to whom the scheme regulations may be made, is eligible for membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conditions of eligibility.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>The benefits which must or may be paid under the scheme.</p><p>Those benefits may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>pensions and other benefits on leaving service to which the scheme relates (whether before, at or after normal pension age);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>benefits payable on death (in service or otherwise);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>compensation payments (including for death, injury or redundancy);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>discretionary payments and concessions.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>The persons to whom benefits under the scheme are payable.</p><p>Those persons may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>active, deferred and pensioner members of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>pension credit members of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>widows, widowers, surviving civil partners and surviving dependants.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The conditions subject to which benefits are payable.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>The assignment of benefits, including restrictions on assignment.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The forfeiture or suspension of benefits.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The recovery of overpaid benefits.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>The exclusion of double recovery of compensation or damages.</p><p>This includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>exclusion or modification of rights to compensation or damages in respect of any matter in a case where benefits are paid under the scheme in respect of the same matter;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exclusion or modification of rights to benefits under the scheme where compensation or damages are received in respect of the same matter from another source.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>Contributions, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the making of contributions by employers and members;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contribution rates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>interest on late payment of contributions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the return of contributions (with or without interest).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>The payment or receipt of transfer values or other lump sum payments for the purpose of creating or restoring rights to benefits (under the scheme or otherwise).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>Pension funds (for schemes which have them).</p><p>This includes the administration, management and winding-up of any pension funds.</p><p> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fad6b6e60da346ae5d4ce87053badeb1-1787776434342" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fad6b6e60da346ae5d4ce87053badeb1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fad6b6e60da346ae5d4ce87053badeb1" class="commentary"/>In the case of a scheme for local government workers this also includes merger (including compulsory merger) of two or more separate pension funds.</ins> </p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>The administration and management of the scheme, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the giving of guidance or directions by the responsible authority to the scheme manager (where those persons are different) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7a31e761a68c2922a575c412bb325c9-1654776004537" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7a31e761a68c2922a575c412bb325c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7a31e761a68c2922a575c412bb325c9" class="commentary"/>including guidance or directions on investment decisions which it is not proper for the scheme manager to make in light of UK foreign and defence policy</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person by whom benefits under the scheme are to be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the provision or publication of information about the scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>The delegation of functions under scheme regulations, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>delegation of functions by the scheme manager or responsible authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>further delegation of functions by any delegatee.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>The payment by an employer of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any costs relating to the administration of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any costs incurred because of a failure by the employer to comply with the employer's obligations under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>interest relating to payments to be made by virtue of this paragraph.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>The resolution of disputes and appeals (including the referral to a court of law of questions of law which under the scheme fall to be determined by the responsible authority).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 17(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Regulatory oversight</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Pensions Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 11 (annual reports), in subsection (3), at the end there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the exercise of the Regulator's functions in relation to public service pension schemes.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (improvement notices) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3)(a), after “90” there is inserted <quotedText>“ or 90A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c), the final “or” is repealed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end there is inserted<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">or </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 5(4) (pension board: conflicts of interest and representation), 6 (pension board: information), 14 (information about benefits) or 16 (records) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 14 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>14A</num><heading>Appointment of skilled person to assist public service pension scheme</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Regulator may, if it considers it desirable for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pensions legislation, appoint a person to assist the pension board of a public service pension scheme in the discharge of its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person appointed under this section may be any person appearing to the Regulator to have the necessary skills.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The pension board of a public service pension scheme must have regard to the advice of a person appointed under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The costs of a person appointed under this section are to be met by the scheme manager of the scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-pensions-legislation">pensions legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in section 13.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 17 (power of the Regulator to recover unpaid contributions), subsection (3) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the definition of “due date”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the final “and” is repealed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) there is inserted<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">and </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to employer contributions payable under a public service pension scheme, the date on which the contributions are due under the scheme;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In the definition of “employer contribution”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “occupational pension scheme” there is inserted <quotedText>“ other than a public service pension scheme ”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the final “and” is repealed;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) there is inserted<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">and </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a public service pension scheme, means any contributions payable under the scheme by the employer.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 70 (duty to report breaches of the law), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a member of the pension board of a public service pension scheme;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a scheme” there is substituted <quotedText>“ an occupational or personal pension scheme ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>After section 70 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Reporting late payment of employer contributions</i></heading><section><num>70A</num><heading>Duty to report late payment of employer contributions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any amount payable under a public service pension scheme by or on behalf of an employer in relation to the scheme by way of contributions is not paid on or before the date on which it is due under the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the scheme manager has reasonable cause to believe that the failure is likely to be of material significance to the Regulator in the exercise of any of its functions,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the scheme manager must give a written report of the matter to the Regulator as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>No duty to which a person is subject is to be regarded as contravened merely because of any information or opinion contained in a written report under this section.</p><p>This is subject to section 311 (protected items).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 10 of the Pensions Act 1995 (civil penalties) applies to any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with an obligation imposed on him by this section.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 71 (reports by skilled persons) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the final “or” is repealed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>in the case of a work-based scheme which is a public service pension scheme, a member of the pension board of the scheme, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “such a scheme” there is substituted <quotedText>“ a work-based pension scheme ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 72 (provision of information), in subsection (2), after paragraph (a) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a member of the pension board of a public service pension scheme,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 73 (inspection of premises), in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (d) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>section 16 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “(d)” there is substituted <quotedText>“ (da) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 89 (reports), at the end there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making a report under this section which relates to a public service pension scheme, the Regulator must notify the scheme manager.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 89 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>89A</num><heading>Reports about misappropriation <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> in public service pension schemes</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If the Regulator has reasonable grounds to suspect or believe that a member of the pension board of a public service pension scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has misappropriated any assets of the scheme or is likely to do so, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has a conflict of interest in relation to investment of assets of the scheme,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Regulator must report the matter to the scheme manager.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the law of defamation, the reporting of any matter by the Regulator under subsection (1) is privileged unless the reporting is shown to be made with malice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) a person does not have a conflict of interest in relation to investment of assets merely by virtue of membership of the scheme.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 90 (codes of practice) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after “code of practice” (where first occurring) there is inserted <quotedText>“ issued under this section ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (7), at the end there is inserted “under this section”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of the section there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Regulator may not issue codes of practice under this section in relation to a public service pension scheme (but see section 90A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>After section 90 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>90A</num><heading>Codes of practice: public service pension schemes</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Regulator may, in relation to public service pension schemes, issue codes of practice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>containing practical guidance in relation to the exercise of functions under relevant pensions legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regarding the standards of conduct and practice expected from those who exercise such functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Regulator must issue one or more such codes of practice relating to the following matters—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the discharge of the duties imposed by sections 70 and 70A (duties to report breaches of the law and late payment of employer contributions);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by section 248A (requirements for knowledge and understanding: pension boards of public service pension schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the discharge of the duty imposed by section 249B (internal controls);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the discharge of duties imposed under section 113 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (disclosure of information to members);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the discharge of the duty imposed by section 49(9)(b) of the Pensions Act 1995 (duty of trustees or managers of occupational pension schemes to report material failures by employers to pay contributions deducted from employee's earnings timeously);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the discharge of the duty imposed by section 50 of the Pensions Act 1995 (internal dispute resolution);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the discharge of duties imposed by virtue of section 5(4) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (pensions board: conflicts of interest and representation) and other duties relating to conflicts of interest;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the discharge of duties imposed under section 6 (pension board: information) of that Act and other duties relating to the publication of information about governance and administration;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the discharge of duties imposed under section 14 of that Act (information about benefits);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>the discharge of duties imposed under section 16 (records) of that Act and other duties relating to record-keeping;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>such other matters as are prescribed for the purposes of this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Regulator may from time to time revise the whole or any part of a code of practice issued under this section and issue that revised code.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A failure on the part of any person to observe any provision of a code of practice issued under this section does not of itself render that person liable to any legal proceedings.</p><p>This is subject to section 13(3)(a) and (8) (power for improvement notice to direct that person complies with code of practice and civil penalties for failure to comply).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A code of practice issued under this section is admissible in evidence in any legal proceedings (within the meaning of section 90) and, if any provision of such a code appears to the court or tribunal concerned to be relevant to any question arising in the proceedings, it must be taken into account in determining that question.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A code of practice issued under this section may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>combined with a code of practice issued under section 90;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>combined with one or more other codes of practice issued under this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A code of practice issued under this section may relate to all public service pension schemes or any one or more of them.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-pensions-legislation">relevant pensions legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the enactments constituting “pensions legislation” within the meaning of section 90, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 5(4) (pension board: conflicts of interest and representation), 6 (pension board: information), 14 (information about benefits) and 16 (records) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Sections 91 and 92 make provision about the procedure to be followed when a code of practice is issued or revoked under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 91 (procedure for codes) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “code of practice” there is inserted <quotedText>“ under section 90 or 90A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (4)(a) and (10), after “90” there is inserted <quotedText>“ or 90A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 92 (revocation of codes), in subsection (1), after “code of practice” there is inserted <quotedText>“ under section 90 or 90A ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 93 (procedure for regulatory functions), in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>the power to appoint a skilled person in relation to a public service pension scheme under section 14A,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In section 154 (requirement to wind up schemes with sufficient assets), in subsection (14), after “public service pension scheme” there is inserted <quotedText>“ (within the meaning of the Pension Schemes Act 1993) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>After section 248 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>248A</num><heading>Requirement for knowledge and understanding: pension boards of public service pension schemes</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to every individual who is a member of the pension board of a public service pension scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An individual to whom this section applies must be conversant with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the rules of the scheme, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any document recording policy about the administration of the scheme which is for the time being adopted in relation to the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An individual to whom this section applies must have knowledge and understanding of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the law relating to pensions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other matters as may be prescribed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The degree of knowledge and understanding required by subsection (3) is that appropriate for the purposes of enabling the individual properly to exercise the functions of a member of the pension board.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 249A (requirement for internal controls), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before paragraph (a) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>a public service pension scheme;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “a scheme” there is substituted <quotedText>“ any other scheme ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>After section 249A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>249B</num><heading>Requirement for internal controls: public service pension schemes</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The scheme manager of a public service pension scheme must establish and operate internal controls which are adequate for the purpose of securing that the scheme is administered and managed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with the scheme rules, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in accordance with the requirements of the law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section affects any other obligations of the scheme manager to establish or operate internal controls, whether imposed by or by virtue of any enactment, the scheme rules or otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-enactment">enactment</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-internal-controls">internal controls</term>” have the same meanings as in section 249A.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 318 (interpretation) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after the definition of “occupational pension scheme” there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-pension-board">pension board</term>” has the same meaning as in the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (see section 5 of that Act);</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After the definition of “professional adviser” in that subsection there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-service-pension-scheme">public service pension scheme</term>” means, subject to subsection (6)—</p><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a scheme under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (new public service schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a new public body pension scheme (within the meaning of that Act);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any statutory pension scheme which is connected with a scheme referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) (and for this purpose “statutory pension scheme” and “connected” have the meanings given in that Act);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After the definition of “the Regulator” in that subsection there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-manager">scheme manager</term>”, in relation to a public service pension scheme, has the same meaning as in the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (see section 4 of that Act);</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-22-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A scheme which would otherwise fall within the definition of “public service pension scheme” in subsection (1) does not fall within that definition if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is an injury or compensation scheme (within the meaning of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is specified in an order made by the Secretary of State after consulting the Treasury.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 18</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Existing pension schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-civil-servants"><heading><i>Civil servants</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>A scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 <noteRef href="#key-1b82ce237c98eab3605a9fb9ee75952b" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>....</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-judiciary"><heading><i>Judiciary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by section 20 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 23 of Schedule 9 to the Agriculture Act 1947, so far as relating to payment of pension benefits.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under any provision of Part XIII of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.)).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under any provision of the District Judges (Magistrates' Courts) Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 (c. 2 (N.I.)).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under any provision of the Sheriffs' Pensions (Scotland) Act 1961.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>A scheme under paragraph 7A of Schedule 10 to the Rent Act 1977.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under any provision of the Judicial Pensions Act 1981.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits under a scheme constituted by or made under Part 3 of Schedule 1 to that Act</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under any provision of Part 1 or section 19 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: benefits payable to or in respect of a holder of a devolved office</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 1 to the Scottish Land Court Act 1993.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 13).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 4).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 2(1)(b) of Schedule 2 to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10), so far as relating to payment of pension benefits.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 11 to the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 1).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-local-government-workers"><heading><i>Local government workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Coroners Act 1988.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Regulations under section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-teachers"><heading><i>Teachers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-health-service-workers"><heading><i>Health service workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p>Regulations under section 10 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-fire-and-rescue-workers"><heading><i>Fire and rescue workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>A scheme under section 26 of the Fire Services Act 1947.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>A scheme under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-members-of-police-forces"><heading><i>Members of police forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1 of the Police Pensions Act 1976.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><p>A scheme under section 48 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8).</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-5-crossheading-armed-forces"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>The scheme constituted by the Royal Warrant of 19 December 1949 (see Army Order 151 of 1949).</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p>An Order in Council under section 3 of the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p>An order under section 2 of the Pensions and Yeomanry Pay Act 1884.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><p>An order under section 2 of the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>Orders or regulations under section 4 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 containing provision made under section 8 of that Act.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A scheme under section 1(1) of the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004.</p><p><i>Exception</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “<term refersTo="#term-compensation-benefits" eId="term-compensation-benefits">compensation benefits</term>” includes benefits by way of payments for resettlement or retraining.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 19</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Existing injury and compensation schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-civil-servants"><heading><i>Civil servants</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>A scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-judiciary"><heading><i>Judiciary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>A scheme under paragraph 7A of Schedule 10 to the Rent Act 1977.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by or made under Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions Act 1981.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>A scheme constituted by section 11(b) of the Judicial Pensions Act 1981.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-local-government-workers"><heading><i>Local government workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Regulations under section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-teachers"><heading><i>Teachers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>Regulations under section 9 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-health-service-workers"><heading><i>Health service workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>Regulations under section 10 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-fire-and-rescue-workers"><heading><i>Fire and rescue workers</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A scheme under section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-members-of-police-forces"><heading><i>Members of police forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1 of the Police Pensions Act 1976.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>A scheme under section 48 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8).</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-armed-forces"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The scheme constituted by the Royal Warrant of 19 December 1949 (see Army Order 151 of 1949).</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>An Order in Council under section 3 of the Naval and Marine Pay and Pensions Act 1865.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>An order under section 2 of the Pensions and Yeomanry Pay Act 1884.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>An order under section 2 of the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>An order or regulations under section 4 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 containing provision made under section 8 of that Act.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A scheme under section 1(1) of the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004.</p><p><i>Specified benefits</i>: injury benefits and compensation benefits</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “<term refersTo="#term-compensation-benefits" eId="term-compensation-benefits">compensation benefits</term>” includes benefits by way of payments for resettlement or retraining.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>A scheme under section 1(2) of the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-6-crossheading-compensation-schemes-for-loss-of-office-etc"><heading><i>Compensation schemes for loss of office <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr></i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>Regulations under section 24 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Sections 20 and 31</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Final salary link</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-persons-who-remain-in-an-old-scheme-for-past-service"><heading><i>Persons who remain in an old scheme for past service</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is a member of an existing scheme to which section 18(1) applies or a scheme to which section 31(2) applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-old-scheme" eId="term-the-old-scheme">the old scheme</term>”) by virtue of his or her pensionable service for that scheme (“the old scheme service”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is also a member of a scheme under section 1 or a new public body pension scheme (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-scheme" eId="term-the-new-scheme">the new scheme</term>”) by virtue of his or her pensionable service for that scheme (“the new scheme service”).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><intro><p>If, in a case where this paragraph applies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the old scheme service and the new scheme service are continuous, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's employer in relation to the old scheme service is the person's employer in relation to the new scheme service (or any other employer in relation to the new scheme),</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><intro><p>then, in determining the person's final salary for any purpose of the old scheme—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the old scheme service is to be regarded as having ended when the new scheme service ended, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>such earnings as scheme regulations for the new scheme may specify, being earnings derived by the person from the new scheme service, are to be regarded as derived from the old scheme service (subject to sub-paragraph (3)).</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amount of the earnings that are to be regarded as derived from the old scheme service must not be materially less than the amount of the earnings that would have been the person's pensionable earnings derived from that service had the new scheme service been old scheme service.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-persons-whose-benefits-under-an-old-scheme-are-transferred-to-another-closed-scheme"><heading><i>Persons whose benefits under an old scheme are transferred to another closed scheme</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person has been a member of an existing scheme to which section 18(1) applies or a scheme to which section 31(2) applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-old-scheme" eId="term-the-old-scheme">the old scheme</term>”) by virtue of his or her pensionable service for that scheme (“the old scheme service”),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is also a member of a scheme under section 1 or a new public body pension scheme (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-scheme" eId="term-the-new-scheme">the new scheme</term>”) by virtue of his or her pensionable service for that scheme (“the new scheme service”),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person's rights to benefit under the old scheme have been transferred after the date referred to in section 18(1) or 31(2) to an existing scheme to which section 18(1) applies or a scheme to which section 31(2) applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-transfer-scheme" eId="term-the-transfer-scheme">the transfer scheme</term>”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the old scheme service is treated, by virtue of that transfer, as pensionable service of the person for the transfer scheme (“the deemed transfer scheme service”).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><intro><p>If, in a case where this paragraph applies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the deemed transfer scheme service and the new scheme service are continuous, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's employer in relation to the new scheme service is an employer in relation to the transfer scheme,</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><intro><p>then, in determining the person's final salary for any purpose of the transfer scheme—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the deemed transfer scheme service is to be regarded as having ended when the new scheme service ended, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>such earnings as scheme regulations for the new scheme may specify, being earnings derived by the person from the new scheme service, are to be regarded as derived from the deemed transfer scheme service (subject to sub-paragraph (3)).</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amount of the earnings that are to be regarded as derived from the deemed transfer scheme service must not be materially less than the amount of the earnings that would have been the person's pensionable earnings derived from that service had the new scheme service been deemed transfer scheme service.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph (1)(c), the reference to a transfer of rights to benefit includes the making of a transfer payment in respect of such rights.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-continuity-of-employment"><heading><i>Continuity of employment</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of paragraphs 1(2)(a) and 2(2)(a), there are to be disregarded—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any gap in service where the person was in pensionable public service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a single gap of service where the person was not in pensionable public service, if that gap does not exceed five years;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>two or more gaps in service where the person was not in pensionable public service, if none of the gaps exceeds five years.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph, “<term refersTo="#term-pensionable-public-service" eId="term-pensionable-public-service">pensionable public service</term>” means service which is pensionable service in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a scheme under section 1, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a new public body pension scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-movement-between-new-schemes"><heading><i>Movement between new schemes</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>Where the condition in sub-paragraph (1)(b) of paragraph 1 or 2 applies by virtue of periods of pensionable service for two or more different schemes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify the last period of pensionable service by virtue of which that paragraph applies and the scheme to which that service relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>disregard, for the purposes of that sub-paragraph, periods of pensionable service relating to other schemes.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-7-crossheading-final-salary-link-not-to-apply-again-to-a-pension-in-payment"><heading><i>Final salary link not to apply again to a pension in payment</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Scheme regulations may provide that where a pension in payment under a scheme to which section 18(1) or 31(2) applies has been calculated by reference to this Schedule, the pension cannot be recalculated by reference to this Schedule where there is a subsequent period of pensionable public service (within the meaning of paragraph 3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Provision made under sub-paragraph (1) may in particular be made by amending the scheme under which the pension is in payment.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 27</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential and minor amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-county-courts-act-northern-ireland-1959-c-25-ni"><heading><i>County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.))</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In section 116 of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (pensions of judges), at the end there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Part is subject to section 18 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-district-judges-magistrates-courts-pensions-act-northern-ireland-1960-c-2-ni"><heading><i>District Judges (Magistrates' Courts) Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 (c. 2 (N.I.))</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 2 of the District Judges (Magistrates' Courts) Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960, after subsection (1A) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>This Act is subject to section 18 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-sheriffs-pensions-scotland-act-1961-c-2"><heading><i>Sheriffs' Pensions (Scotland) Act 1961 (c. 2) </i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 of the Sheriffs' Pensions (Scotland) Act 1961, after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This Act is subject to section 18 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-pensions-increase-act-1971-c-56"><heading><i>Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c. 56)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 8 of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>8A</num><heading>Section 8(2): references to “service”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 7 to the 2013 Act (final salary link for persons who remain in or are transferred to closed scheme for past service) applies in relation to a person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person's final salary falls to be determined by reference to that paragraph,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>references in section 8(2) above to the service in respect of which a pension is payable include the person's new scheme service (within the meaning of Schedule 7 to the 2013 Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is a member of a relevant old scheme by virtue of pensionable service for that scheme (“the relevant old scheme service”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is also a member of a scheme under section 1 of the 2013 Act or a new public body pension scheme (“<term refersTo="#term-the-new-scheme">the new scheme</term>”) by virtue of pensionable service for that scheme (“the new scheme service”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant old scheme service and the new scheme service are continuous, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person's employer in relation to the relevant old scheme service is the person's employer in relation to the new scheme service (or any other employer in relation to the new scheme),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>references in section 8(2) above to the service in respect of which a pension is payable include the person's new scheme service.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-old-scheme">relevant old scheme</term>” means a career average revalued earnings scheme (within the meaning of the 2013 Act) to which section 18(1) or 31(2) of that Act applies (restriction of benefits under existing schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-employer">employer</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-new-public-body-pension-scheme">new public body pension scheme</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-pensionable-service">pensionable service</term>” have the same meanings as in that Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule 7 to the 2013 Act (continuity of employment <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>) apply as they apply for the purposes of paragraphs 1(2) and 2(2) of that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section 1 of the 2013 Act (in the case of a new scheme under that section) or rules (in the case of a new public body pension scheme) may provide that where a pension is in payment under a relevant old scheme, references in section 8(2) above to the service in respect of which a pension is payable do not include any subsequent period of pensionable service in relation to a scheme under section 1 of the 2013 Act or a new public body pension scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Provision made under subsection (4)(b) may in particular be made by amending the relevant old scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-the-2013-act">the 2013 Act</term>” means the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 to the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (official pensions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 4 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4ZA</num><content><p>A pension payable under a scheme made by the Minister for the Civil Service under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(a) of that Act (civil servants).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 4A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>4B</num><content><p>A pension payable under a scheme made by the Lord Chancellor under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(b) of that Act (judiciary).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 15A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>15B</num><content><p>A pension payable by the Secretary of State under a scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(g) of that Act (members of police forces) to or in respect of such a person as is referred to in paragraph 15 above.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 16A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>16B</num><content><p>A pension payable by the Secretary of State under a scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(f) of that Act (fire and rescue workers).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 20A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>20B</num><content><p>A pension payable by the Secretary of State under a scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(d) of that Act (teachers).</p></content></section><section><num>20C</num><content><p>A pension payable under a scheme made by the Scottish Ministers under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(d) of that Act (teachers).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 22 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>22A</num><content><p>A pension payable by the Secretary of State under a scheme made by the Secretary of State under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(e) of that Act (health service workers).</p></content></section><section><num>22B</num><content><p>A pension payable under a scheme made by the Scottish Ministers under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(e) of that Act (health service workers).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 29 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><section><num>29A</num><content><p>A pension payable under a scheme made under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 by virtue of section 1(2)(h) of that Act (armed forces).</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 39 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>39A</num><content><p>A pension payable under a defined benefits scheme, within the meaning of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, made by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers under section 1 of that Act by virtue of section 1(2)(c) of that Act (local government workers).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 43 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>43A</num><content><p>A pension payable under a defined benefits scheme, within the meaning of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, made by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers under section 1 of that Act by virtue of section 1(2)(g) of that Act (police).</p><p>In the case of a scheme made by the Secretary of State, this paragraph does not include a pension referred to in paragraph 15B above.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 44 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>44A</num><content><p>A pension payable under a defined benefits scheme, within the meaning of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, made by the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the Welsh Ministers under section 1 of that Act by virtue of section 1(2)(f) of that Act (fire and rescue workers).</p><p>In the case of a scheme made by the Secretary of State, this paragraph does not include a pension referred to in paragraph 16B above.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-superannuation-act-1972-c-11"><heading><i>Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The Superannuation Act 1972 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 (superannuation schemes as respects civil servants, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 7 (superannuation of persons employed in local government service, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 9 (superannuation of teachers), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 10 (superannuation of persons engaged in health services, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (compensation for loss of office, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to section 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-police-pensions-act-1976-c-35"><heading><i>Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 of the Police Pensions Act 1976 (police pensions regulations), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-house-of-commons-administration-act-1978-c-36"><heading><i>House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978 (c. 36)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p><mod>In section 2 of the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978 (functions of House of Commons Commission), in subsection (3), after “kept in line with the provisions of” there is inserted <quotedText>“ , or provided under, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-judicial-pensions-act-1981-c-20"><heading><i>Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c. 20)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In the Judicial Pensions Act 1981, before section 29A there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>29ZA</num><heading>Restriction of schemes under this Act</heading><content><p>This Act is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-local-government-and-housing-act-1989-c-42"><heading><i>Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p><mod>In section 13 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (voting rights of members of certain committees), in subsection (4), after paragraph (fa) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>a committee of a relevant authority which is the scheme manager (or scheme manager and pension board) of a scheme under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-judicial-pensions-and-retirement-act-1993-c-8"><heading><i>Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993, after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This Part is subject to section 18 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p><mod>In section 11 of that Act (provision against pensions under two or more judicial pension schemes), at the end there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>This section does not prevent a scheme under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 having effect in relation to a person.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-pension-schemes-act-1993-c-48"><heading><i>Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p>The Pension Schemes Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 71 (short service benefit) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “subsection (4)” there is substituted <quotedText>“ subsections (4) and (5A) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to a scheme under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p><mod>In section 83 (scope of Chapter 2: revaluation of accrued benefits), after subsection (1A) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(a)(iii) to normal pension age is to be read, in relation to a person who is an active or deferred member of a scheme under section 1 or 31(7) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013, as—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the member's normal pension age within the meaning of that Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the member's deferred pension age within the meaning of that Act, if that is later.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “active member” and “<term refersTo="#term-deferred-member">deferred member</term>”, in relation to such a scheme, have the meanings given by section 124(1) of the Pensions Act 1995.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-merchant-shipping-act-1995-c-21"><heading><i>Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 214 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (pension rights of persons whose salaries are paid out of the General Lighthouse Fund) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The existing provision is numbered as subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where pensions, allowances and gratuities to or in respect of persons whose salaries are paid out of the General Lighthouse Fund are payable otherwise than under subsection (1), sums in respect of those benefits may with the approval of the Secretary of State be paid out of that Fund.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-police-act-1996-c-16"><heading><i>Police Act 1996 (c. 16)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p>The Police Act 1996 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><p><mod>In section 50 (regulations for police forces), after subsection (2) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2ZA)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not make any provision which may be made under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 in relation to members of police forces.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 51 (regulations for special constables) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the end of paragraph (c) there is inserted “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (e) is repealed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2ZA)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not make any provision which may be made under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 in relation to special constables.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) is repealed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 52 (regulations for police cadets), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1ZA)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not make any provision which may be made under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 in relation to police cadets.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-human-rights-act-1998-c-42"><heading><i>Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Human Rights Act 1998 (judicial pensions), in the definition of “pensions Act” in paragraph 4, after paragraph (d) (but before the final “and”) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Public Service Pensions Act 2013;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-fire-and-rescue-services-act-2004-c-21"><heading><i>Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><content><p><mod>In section 34 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (pensions <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (1) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-armed-forces-pensions-and-compensation-act-2004-c-32"><heading><i>Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004 (c. 32)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 of the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004 (pension and compensation schemes for the armed and reserve forces), after subsection (2) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to sections 18 and 19 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (restrictions on benefits provided under existing schemes).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-constitutional-reform-act-2005-c-4"><heading><i>Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 7 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (protected functions of the Lord Chancellor), in Part A of paragraph 4, at the end there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><p><i>Public Service Pensions Act 2013</i></p><p>Schedule 1, paragraph 2(1).</p><p>Schedule 2, paragraph 2</p></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-parliament-joint-departments-act-2007-c-16"><heading><i>Parliament (Joint Departments) Act 2007 (c. 16)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><content><p><mod>In section 3 of the Parliament (Joint Departments) Act 2007 (staff), in subsection (2)(c), after “kept in line with the provisions of” there is inserted <quotedText>“ , or provided under, ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-8-crossheading-legal-aid-sentencing-and-punishment-of-offenders-act-2012-c-10"><heading><i>Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10)</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 4 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (transfer of employees <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> of Legal Services Commission), in paragraph 4 (pension schemes), after sub-paragraph (11) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><subparagraph><num>(11A)</num><intro><p>Where an individual—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>was a member of a relevant LSC scheme immediately before the transfer day,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>had been a member of that scheme immediately before 1 April 2012, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>becomes, on or after the transfer day, a member of a civil service scheme by virtue of employment in the civil service of the State,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the individual is to be regarded, for the purposes of section 18(5) of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (transitional protection under existing schemes), as having been a member of the civil service scheme immediately before 1 April 2012.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11B)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (11A)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-lsc-scheme">relevant LSC scheme</term>” means a scheme made or treated as made under paragraph 10(1) of Schedule 1 to the Access to Justice Act 1999;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-civil-service-scheme">civil service scheme</term>” means a scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>SCHEDULE 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 29</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Existing schemes for civil servants: extension of access</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Superannuation Act 1972 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 (superannuation schemes as respects civil servants, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>), after subsection (4) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>This section also applies to persons serving in employment or in an office, not being service in employment or in an office of a kind mentioned in subsection (4), where the employment or office is specified in a list produced for the purposes of this subsection (see section 1A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After section 1 there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>1A</num><heading>List of employments and offices for purposes of section 1(4A)</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify an employment or office in a list produced for the purposes of section 1(4A) if subsection (2), (3) or (4) applies in relation to the employment or office.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to an employment or office if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at any time on or after the commencement of this section, the employment or office ceases to be of a kind mentioned in section 1(4), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>immediately before that time, persons serving in the employment or office are, or are eligible to be, members of a scheme under section 1 by virtue of section 1(4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to an employment or office if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at any time before the commencement of this section, the employment or office ceased to be of a kind mentioned in section 1(4), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at that time, persons serving in the employment or office ceased to be members of a scheme under section 1 or to be eligible for membership of such a scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to an employment or office if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is of a description prescribed by regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Minister determines that it is appropriate for it to be specified for the purposes of section 1(4A).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The power to specify an employment or office in reliance on subsection (4) may be exercised so as to have retrospective effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may at any time amend a list produced under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must publish the list (and any amendments to it).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The published list must comply with such requirements, and contain such information, as may be prescribed by regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations made under this section must be made by the Minister by statutory instrument; and an instrument containing such regulations is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-10"><num>SCHEDULE 10<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 31(1)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Public bodies whose pension schemes must be restricted</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Arts and Humanities Research Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>Civil Nuclear Police Authority.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Commissioners of Irish Lights.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Economic and Social Research Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>Natural Environment Research Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Science and Technology Facilities Council.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-eb50beb56ce21d4fafddeb6e16687acf" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>10</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-5914bc25209af766dcdf63750a0eb32c" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>11</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>Technology Strategy Board.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Trinity House Lighthouse Service.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f6d6e640dd57d73fff4baba48bd41cfd-1528807102517" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f6d6e640dd57d73fff4baba48bd41cfd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f6d6e640dd57d73fff4baba48bd41cfd" class="commentary"/>15</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f6d6e640dd57d73fff4baba48bd41cfd-1528807102517" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f6d6e640dd57d73fff4baba48bd41cfd">United Kingdom Research and Innovation.</ins></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-11"><num>SCHEDULE 11<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 33</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Commons Speaker</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-11-crossheading-extension-of-mps-and-ministerial-pension-schemes"><heading><i>Extension of MPs' and Ministerial pension schemes</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 6 to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (parliamentary and other pensions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraph 12(2) to (5) (exclusion from MPs' scheme of persons with service as Lord Chancellor, Prime Minister or Commons Speaker) is repealed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 16 (Ministers' <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr> pension scheme)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), after paragraph (b) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>Lord Chancellor,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>Speaker of the House of Commons,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-paragraph (3) (exclusion from scheme of persons with service as Lord Chancellor, Prime Minister or Commons Speaker) is repealed.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 4 of the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 (grants to persons ceasing to hold ministerial and other offices), in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), “, other than that of Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury,” is repealed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (ba) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>the office of Lord Chancellor;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bc)</num><content><p>the office of Speaker of the House of Commons;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-11-crossheading-lord-chancellors-salary"><heading><i>Lord Chancellor's salary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Ministerial and other Salaries Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 1 (salaries), in subsection (2), for the words from “at such rate” to the end there is substituted<quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">of— </quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>£68,827, where the Lord Chancellor is a member of the House of Commons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, £101,038.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (5) there is inserted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where a person who holds office as Lord Chancellor (and to whom a salary is accordingly payable under subsection (2)) is also the holder of one or more other offices in respect of which a salary is payable under this section, he shall only be entitled to one of those salaries.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If, in the case of a person mentioned in subsection (6), there is a difference between the salaries payable in respect of the offices held by him, the office in respect of which a salary is payable to him shall be that in respect of which the highest salary is payable.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 1A (alteration of salaries), in subsection (1), after “section 1(1),” insert <quotedText>“ (2)(a) or (b), ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-11-crossheading-closure-of-existing-arrangements"><heading><i>Closure of existing arrangements</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor's Pension Act 1832 is repealed.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Sections 26 to 28 of the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (pensions of Prime Minister, Commons Speaker and Lord Chancellor <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>) are repealed.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In the Judicial Pensions Act 1981—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in section 16 (application and interpretation of Part 2 of Act), in the Table, the entry relating to the office of Lord Chancellor is repealed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 26 (references to retirement, in relation to Lord Chancellor, to be read as resignation from office) is repealed.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The provisions listed in the following table (which includes spent provisions) are repealed—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup span="1"><default:col span="1" style="width:41%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:59%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Act</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Extent of repeal</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 (c. 56)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">In Schedule 2, paragraphs 1 to 3.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 (c. 48)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Sections 31, 36 and 37.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 (c. 5)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Sections 1 and 3(1).</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1987 (c. 45)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">In Schedule 3, paragraph 4.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 170.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">In Schedule 25, paragraph 3.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">In Schedule 6, paragraphs 36 and 37.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-11-crossheading-saving-and-transitional"><heading><i>Saving and transitional</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subject to sub-paragraph (2), this Schedule does not have effect in relation to any term of service as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chancellor, or Speaker of the House of Commons beginning before the day on which section 33 comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In relation to a term of service as Lord Chancellor beginning on or after 4 September 2012 (but before the day on which section 33 comes into force), the amendments made by paragraph 1 have effect from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the day on which section 33 comes into force, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if later, the day after that on which the term of service ceases.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></hcontainer>