# The Discretionary Financial Assistance (Amendment) Regulations 2008, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

Social Security
Made 6th March 2008
Laid before Parliament 12th March 2008
Coming into force 7th April 2008
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 69(1), (2) and (7) of the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 and section 189(4) to (6) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
In accordance with section 176(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations appearing to be representative of the authorities concerned.
The Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/637/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/discretionary-financial-assistance-amendment-regulations-2008/introduction
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