Explanatory note

This Order adds the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008, the Mesothelioma, etc., Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Pensions Act 2008 and the Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 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 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.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the private or voluntary sector.