The European Assembly (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 (c. 50) since 1986 named the European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 (c. 50) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which made provision for the payment of salaries and pensions, and the provision of allowances and facilities, to or in respect of Representatives to the Assembly of the European Communities (now known as MEP's). It was given Royal assent on 26 July 1979 See also Member of the European Parliament European Parliament European Communities List of Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to the European Communities / European Union Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom relating to the European Union United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1979 Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom