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The Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland, with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, to the Secretary of State for Social Security

30th July 1999

Sir

I refer to your letter of 22nd July 1999 which reads as follows:

[The letter here sets out the text of No. 1]

The Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland, with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, accepts the proposals of the Secretary of State for Social Security, made with the consent of the Treasury, and agrees that your letter and this reply shall constitute arrangements between us that shall enter into force on 1st September 1999.

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland on 30th July 1999.