Social Welfare Act, 1948

Interpretation of Part VI. Acts.

37.—(1) In this Part—

the expression “the Acts” means the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Acts, 1935 to 1947;

the expression “contributory pension” means a pension which is either a widow's (contributory) pension or an orphan's (contributory) pension;

the expression “non-contributory pension” means a pension which is either a widow's (non-contributory) pension or an orphan's (non-contributory) pension.

the expression “the Principal Act” means the Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act, 1935 (No. 29 of 1935).

(2) This Part shall be construed as one with the Acts.