# The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2008, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 150(2) and 190(1)(a) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 2008
Coming into force 7th April 2008
As a result of carrying out a review of the sums referred to in section 150(1)(a)(i) (rates of benefits, etc.) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 the Treasury have determined that the general level of prices was higher at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning.
A draft of the following Order was laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act.
Accordingly, the Treasury make the following Order in the exercise of the powers conferred by sections 150(9) and 189(4) of that Act and now vested in them.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2008/9780110809090/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-guardians-allowance-up-rating-order-2008/introduction
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