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This Order adds the Age-Related Payments Act 2004, the Age-Related Payments (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, the Pensions Act 2004 and the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 to the legislation listed in section 87(6) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. The effect of this amendment will be to render those Acts and Orders subject to the provisions in that section concerning consultation and co-ordination between the Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Minister having responsibility for social security.

This Order does not impose any costs on business, charities or the voluntary sector.