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Section 47 Interpretation.

England, Wales and Scotland

In this Act—

  • “benefit”, except in . . . F1 section 43, has the same meaning as in the principal Act;

  • “principal Act” means the M1Social Security Act 1975;

  • “regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State;

  • C1“tax year” means the period of twelve months beginning with 6th April in any year.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words repealed by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), s. 86(2), Sch. 11

Marginal citations

M1

1975 c. 14.

Modifications

C1

In the definition of “regulations” certain functions are transferred by S.I. 1984/1818, art. 2(c), Sch.

Notes on Part III

Modifications

C1

Power to amend Pt. III (ss. 37–48) conferred by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), s. 54(1)

C2

Power to modify Pt. III (ss. 37–48) conferred by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), s. 17(1)