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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations revoke the Discretionary Financial Assistance Regulations 2001 (“the 2001 Regulations”), as they apply in Scotland. These Regulations do not affect the operation of the 2001 Regulations in England and Wales. The 2001 Regulations provide relevant authorities with a power to make discretionary housing payments by way of financial assistance and regulate the amount, manner, and procedure of this assistance.

Regulation 2 revokes the 2001 Regulations with effect from 1 April 2024. Relevant authorities will make discretionary housing payments in Scotland on and after 1 April 2024 by virtue of Part 5 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, which is to be commenced on that date by the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024.