# The Social Security (Attendance Allowance) Amendment Regulations 1980, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 1st August 1980
Laid before Parliament 4th August 1980
Coming into Operation 25th August 1980
The Secretary of State for Social Services, in exercise of powers conferred on him by sections 35, 79(1), 81, 85(1), 105(2) and 115 of, and paragraph 10 of Schedule 13 to, the Social Security Act 1975 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following regulations which relate only to matters which, in accordance with that Act, have been referred to the Attendance Allowance Board and which accordingly, by virtue of section 139(2) and paragraph 16 of Schedule 15, are not subject to the requirements of section 139(1) for prior consultation with the National Insurance Advisory Committee.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1980/1136/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-attendance-allowance-amendment-regulations-1980/introduction
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