# Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982, Section 47: Interpretation.

Extent: E+W+S

In this Act—
“benefit”, except in . . . section 43, has the same meaning as in the principal Act;
“principal Act” means the Social Security Act 1975;
“regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State;
“tax year” means the period of twelve months beginning with 6th April in any year.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/24/section/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-and-housing-benefits-act-1982/section-47
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