# The Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit (Amendment) Scheme 1983, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Laid before Parliament in draft
Made 30th March 1983
Coming into Operation 6th April 1983
Whereas a draft of the following scheme was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Social Services, with the consent of the Treasury, in exercise of his powers under section 5 of the Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following scheme:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/504/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pneumoconiosis-byssinosis-and-miscellaneous-diseases-benefit-amendment-scheme-1983/introduction
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