Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2008 come into force

Implementation date: 1 April 2008

The Regulations set out transitional provisions relating to members of the Local Government Pension Scheme 1997, which is to be replaced by the new Local Government Pension Scheme with effect from 1 April 2008. Their effect is to protect the benefits accrued by members of the 1997 Scheme before 1 April 2008, and to protect their rights. The Regulations can be viewed on the OPSI website.