Pensions (Increase) Act 1947

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Pensions (Increase) Act 1947
Act of Parliament
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Long title An Act to authorise further increases under, and otherwise amend, the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1944, and to continue that Act in force as amended; to authorise further increases under the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1920; and to authorise increases in pensions to which that Act does not apply.
Citation 10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 7
Dates
Royal assent 18 February 1947

The Pensions (Increase) Act 1947 (10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 7) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was passed during the Labour government of Clement Attlee. It substantially raised the benefit rates for pensioners. [1] [2]

References

  1. "State Pensioners (Rates)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) . 4 November 1948. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  2. "Pensions Increases (Application)". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) . 8 July 1947. Retrieved 18 September 2011.