Commentary on Sections Supplementary provisions Section 25: Orders and regulations
130.Subsection (1) of this section provides that before the Secretary of State exercises his powers under section 17(1) or (2) to establish a new scheme or transfer qualifying accrued rights, or exercises his powers under any other section in this Part, the Royal Mail Pension Plan (“RMPP trustees and a Royal Mail company (as defined in section 2(5)) must be consulted.
131.Subsection (2) provides that the Secretary of State may not make an order under this Part, other than under section 24, without the consent of the Treasury.
132.Subsection (4) allows the Secretary of State to commence any order (or any provision of any order) made under this Part of the Act on a specified day.