# Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000, Section 40: Home responsibilities protection.


In paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (contribution conditions for entitlement to Category A and B retirement pension, widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension), after sub-paragraph (7) (reduction of number of years for which contribution conditions must be satisfied) there shall be inserted—
“(7A) Regulations may provide that a person is not to be taken for the purposes of sub-paragraph (7)(b) above as precluded from regular employment by responsibilities at home unless he meets the prescribed requirements as to the provision of information to the Secretary of State.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-support-pensions-and-social-security-act-2000/section-40
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