Part 4Miscellaneous

Compensation for pneumoconiosis etc.

58“Relevant employer”

(1)

The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 (c. 41) is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 2 (conditions of entitlement), in subsection (3), for the definition of “relevant employer” substitute—

““relevant employer” has the meaning given in the Schedule to this Act.”

(3)

Insert the Schedule (definition of “relevant employer”) set out in Schedule 6.

(4)

In section 7(3) (regulations subject to affirmative resolution), after “section 1 above” insert “ or paragraph 9 of the Schedule to this Act ”.