# The Social Security Amendment (Lone Parents) Regulations 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 16th March 1998
Laid before Parliament 18th March 1998
Coming into force 6th April 1998
The Secretary of State for Social Security, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by sections 123(1)(a), (d) and (e), 130(2) and (4), 131(10), 135(1), 136(4) and (5)(b), 137(1) and (2)(i) and 175(1), (3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and sections 4(5), 12(2) and (4)(b), 35(1) and 36(1), (2) and (4) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 and of all other powers enabling her in that behalf, whereas, in respect of provisions in these Regulations relating to housing benefit and council tax benefit, it appears to the Secretary of State that by reason of the urgency of the matter, it is inexpedient to consult organisations appearing to her to be representative of the authorities concerned and whereas, it appears to the Secretary of State that by reason of the urgency of the matter, it is inexpedient to refer proposals in respect of these Regulations to the Social Security Advisory Committee hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/766/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-amendment-lone-parents-regulations-1998/introduction
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