18(1)The MMO may—
(a)pay such pensions, allowances or gratuities as it may determine to or in respect of any person who is or has been an employee of the MMO;
(b)pay such sums as it may determine towards provision for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any such person.
(2)The MMO may only make a determination under sub-paragraph (1) with the approval of the Secretary of State.