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2/2003: Pensions Increases (Review) Order 2003
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Pension Increase (Review) Order 2003
This Circular advises Fire Authorities of the following matters and provides guidance where changes are to be implemented:
The Pensions Increase (Review) Order 2003 provides for public service pensions beginning before 8th April 2002 to be increased on 7th April 2003 by 1.7% (i.e. based on the RPI in September 2002). Any Pension which has been in payment for less than a year will be increased by a proportionate amount depending upon the number of months it had been in payment.
Fire Authorities are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of Rule E9 of the Firemen's Pension Scheme order 1992, widow(er)'s flat -rate pensions and children's flat rate Allowances are increased directly by orders made under Section 59 of the Social Security Pensions Act 1975, as amended. These awards should accordingly be increased 1.7% from 7th April 2003.
It should be brought to the attention of your fire authority, pension managers, brigade medical officers/occupational health managers and Human Resources; and in relation to section A to all members of the Firemen's Pension Scheme.
