Explanatory note

These Regulations, which are made pursuant to section 40 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) amend the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/3276). They also insert new provisions, in particular relating to the provision of information. They are made before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the coming into force of the enactments under which they are made. Accordingly they are exempted by section 173(3)(a) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) from reference to the Social Security Advisory Committee and have not been so referred.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.