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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations consolidate the Regulations relating to sub-contractors in the construction industry. In addition to minor and drafting amendments, they make the following changes of substance:—

(1)

The particulars to be contained in a deduction certificate are set out in detail (regulation 7(2));

(2)

Regulation 12 contains provisions relating to a certificate under that regulation for use in connection with proceedings for recovery (regulation 12(5) to (8));

(3)

Where records are maintained by computer, the person required to make them available for inspection shall provide facilities for obtaining information from them (regulation 41(9)).