The Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the Superannuation Act 19721.

In accordance with section 7(5) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted (a) such associations of local authorities as appeared to the Secretary of State to be concerned; (b) the local authorities with whom consultation appeared to the Secretary of State to be desirable; and (c) such representatives of other persons likely to be affected by the Regulations as appeared to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.