# The Fuel Allowance Payments Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Financial Assistance
Made 20th March 2012
Coming into operation 20th March 2012
The Department for Social Development makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(2) and 3 of the Financial Assistance Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 .
The Department for Social Development has been designated as a relevant department under section 1(3)(a) of that Act.
The Regulations are made with the approval of the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/159/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fuel-allowance-payments-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/introduction
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