Regulations may modify any provision of this Act, in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks proper, in its application to persons who are or have been members of Her Majesty’s forces.

F2The regulations may, in particular, provide for F1section 19(2)(b) not to apply in relation to a person who is discharged from Her Majesty’s forces at his own request.

For the purposes of this section, Her Majesty’s forces shall be taken to consist of such establishments and organisations in which persons serve under the control of the Defence Council as may be prescribed.