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Section 138 National Insurance Advisory Committee

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(1)

The National Insurance Advisory Committee constituted under section 88 of the former principal Act shall continue in being by that name—

(a)

to give advice and assistance to the Secretary of State in connection with the discharge of his functions under this Act; and

(b)

to perform such other duties as may be assigned to them by or under this Act.

(2)

Part I of Schedule 15 to this Act has effect with respect to the Committee's constitution and otherwise with respect to the Committee and its affairs.

(3)

The Secretary of State—

(a)

may from time to time refer to the Committee for consideration and advice such questions relating to the operation of this Act as he thinks fit (including questions as to the advisability of amending it); and

(b)

shall furnish to the Committee such information as they may reasonably require for the proper discharge of their functions under this Act.

(4)

References in subsections (1) and (3) above to this Act do not include its application in relation to industrial injuries benefit or its administration.