# The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Order 1998, Paragraph 3: Use of intermediaries

Extent: E+W+S

The Secretary of State may—
(a) use intermediaries in connection with the receipt, authentication or security of any claim or return delivered by means of an electronic communication; and
(b) require authorities, reporting accountants or auditors to use intermediaries in connection with those matters.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/562/schedule/6/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/income-related-benefits-subsidy-to-authorities-order-1998/schedule-6/paragraph-3
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