# Social Security Act 1975, Paragraph 1


The Secretary of State may by order approve a supplementary scheme whether with or without amendment, if he is satisfied that it is expedient that the scheme should come into operation:
Provided that the Secretary of State, before approving a supplementary scheme, shall take steps to ascertain so far as practicable the views of any employed earners or employers affected thereby who in his opinion are not represented by the body submitting the scheme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1975/14/schedule/19/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-act-1975/schedule-19/paragraph-1
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