Article 2(3)
| Provisions of the Order | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| Article 51 | bereavement payments |
| Article 52 | new allowances for bereaved spouses |
| Article 53 | entitlement to Category B retirement pension by reference to new allowances |
| Part I of Schedule 8, and Article 67 in so far as it relates to that Part | minor and consequential amendments— bereavement benefits |
| The following repeals in Part V of Schedule 10 and Article 76 in so far as it relates to them— | repeals— benefits: miscellaneous |
| the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992(1), section 20(1)(e)(i) | description of contributory benefits— widow’s payment |
| the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998(2), in Schedule 6, paragraph 59 | late claims for widowhood benefit |
| Provisions of the Order | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| The following paragraphs of Schedule 2 and Article 17 in so far as it relates to them— | pensions: miscellaneous amendments— |
| paragraph 2 | inclusion of self-employed in personal pension scheme |
| paragraph 3 | revaluation of earnings factors |
| paragraph 6 | payment of contributions by the Department for Social Development |
| paragraphs 7 to 9 | supervision by the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority |
| paragraph 10 | institutions who may hold deposits |
| paragraph 11 | annual increase in pension |
| paragraph 13 | improper treatment of excess assets |
| paragraph 14 | rounding of pensionable service |
| paragraph 15 | employment rights for directors of corporate trustees |
| The following repeals in Part I of Schedule 10 and Article 76 in so far as it relates to them— | repeals: pensions (miscellaneous)— |
| the entries relating to sections 69(2)(a)(ii), 92(2)(a) and 176(1) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993(3), | short service benefit, option to take cash equivalent; definitions |
| the entry relating to Article 8(4) of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995(4), | appointment of trustees |
| Provisions of the Order | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| Article 3 | meaning of “stakeholder pension scheme” |
| Article 4 | registration of stakeholder pension schemes |
| Article 9, except the definition of “designated scheme” in subsection (1) | interpretation and application of Part II |
| Schedule 1, except paragraph 1(3), and Article 8(3) except in so far as it relates to paragraph 1(3) | application of statutory provisions |
| Provisions of the Order | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| Article 21 | supply of pension information in connection with divorce etc. |
| Article 22 | charges by pension arrangements in relation to earmarking orders |
| Article 23 | interpretation of Part IV |
| Articles 24 to 43 | sharing of rights under pension arrangements |
| Articles 44 to 48 | sharing of state scheme rights |
| Schedule 5 | pension credits: mode of discharge |
| Schedule 6 | effect of state scheme pension debits and credits |
| Schedule 8, paragraph 31 and Article 67 in so far as it relates to that paragraph | minor and consequential amendments— retirement pensions |
| The following paragraphs of Schedule 9 and Article 74(1) in so far as it relates to them— | consequential amendments to— |
| paragraphs 4 to 12 | the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 |
| paragraphs 13 to 16 | the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992(5) |
| paragraphs 17 to 31 | the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 |
| paragraphs 32 to 51 | the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 |
| Schedule 10, Part III and Article 76 in so far as it relates to that Part | repeals |
| Provisions of the Order | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| Article 5 | duty of employer to facilitate access to stakeholder pension schemes |
| Article 6 | obtaining information |
| Article 7 | powers of inspection |
| Article 8(1), (2) and (4) | application of statutory provisions |
| Article 9(1) in so far as it is not already in operation | interpretation |
| Schedule 1, paragraph 1(3) and Article 8(3) in so far as it is not already in operation | application of Article 47(9) of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (professional advisers) |