# The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Specified Diseases) Order 1985, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

SOCIAL SECURITY
Laid before Parliament in draft
Made 19th December 1985
Coming into Operation 1st January 1986
The Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 1 of the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 (“the 1979 Act”), as amended by section 24 of the Social Security Act 1985, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf hereby makes the following Order, of which a draft has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1985/2034/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pneumoconiosis-etc-workers-compensation-specified-diseases-order-1985/introduction
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