Explanatory Memorandum

Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012

2012 CHAPTER 3

1 June 2012

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: State Pension

Section 2: Duty to report on the impact of socio-economic background (including health indicators) in relation to retirement pension

Section 2 places a duty on the Department to report on the impact of socio-economic background (including health indicators) in relation to retirement pension. The report is to be laid before the Assembly within two years of Royal Assent.