# The Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2009, Introduction: Introductory text


Social Security
Made 10th March 2009
Laid before Parliament 16th March 2009
Coming into force 6th April 2009
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 123(1)(d), 130A(2), (3), (5) and (6), 137(1) and 175(1), (3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
In accordance with section 172(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has referred these Regulations to the Social Security Advisory Committee.
In accordance with section 176(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations appearing to him to be representative of the authorities concerned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/614/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-amendment-regulations-2009/introduction
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