(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Pensions Increase (Specification of Pensions) Regulations 1977, and shall come into operation on 11th November 1977.
(2) In these Regulations “ pension ” means a pension within the meaning of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971.
(3) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.