# The Family Credit (General) Regulations 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 20th November 1987
Coming into force 11th April 1988
Whereas a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 83(3) of the Social Security Act 1986 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Social Services, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 20(1), (5)(c), (6), (10), (11) and (12), section 21(3) and (6)(a), section 22(1) and (5) to (9), section 51(1)(h) and section 84(1) of the Social Security Act 1986 and sections 104(5) and 166(1) to (3A) of the Social Security Act 1975 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, by this instrument, which is made before the end of a period of 12 months from the commencement of the enactments under which it is made, makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1973/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-credit-general-regulations-1987/introduction
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