# The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987, Regulation 29: Payment to a person under age 18

Extent: E+W+S

Where benefit is paid to a person under the age of 18 (whether on his own behalf or on behalf of another) a direct credit transfer under regulation 21 into that person’s account, or the receipt by him of a payment made by some other means, shall be a sufficient discharge to the Secretary of State or the Board.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1968/regulation/29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-claims-and-payments-regulations-1987/regulation-29
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