# The Social Security Benefits Up-rating (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 1996, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Order.)
This Order, which contains only provision corresponding to a provision contained in an Order (S.I. 1996/599) made by the Secretary of State for Social Security under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5), increases the maximum amount to be allowed in respect of child care charges relevant to the calculation of housing benefit from “£40” to “£60”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/184/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-benefits-up-rating-no-2-order-northern-ireland-1996/note
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