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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Social Security Act 1998 (Commencement No. 9, and Savings and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 1999 (“the No. 9 Order”) and the Social Security Act 1998 (Commencement No. 11, and Savings and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 1999 (“the No. 11 Order”).

Article 2 amends the No. 9 Order. Paragraph (2) adds a further definition of “relevant benefit”. Paragraph (3) amends Article 3 to make consequential amendments to the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995. Paragraph (4) provides that decisions made by the Adjudication Officer in respect of those relevant benefits are treated as decisions of the Secretary of State.

Article 3 amends the No. 11 Order. Paragraph (2) adds a further definition of “relevant benefit”. Paragraph (3) amends Article 3 to make consequential amendments to the Social Security (Introduction of Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991. Paragraph (4) provides that decisions of the Adjudication Officer in respect of those relevant benefits are treated as decisions of the Secretary of State.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been carried out in respect of this Order as it does not impose a cost on business, charities or the voluntary sector.