# The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


social security
Made 19th October 2006
Laid before Parliament 27th October 2006
Coming into force 20th November 2006
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 134(8)(b) and 139(6)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
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.
The Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2813/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/housing-benefit-and-council-tax-benefit-amendment-regulations-2006/introduction
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