# The Social Security (Incapacity for Work and Severe Disablement Allowance) Amendment Regulations 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 20th March 1997
Coming into force 1st April 1997
Whereas a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 6(3) of the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State for Social Security, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 68(11)(cc), 122(1), 171D(1), 171G(2) and 175 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, after reference to the Social Security Advisory Committee, hereby makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1009/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-incapacity-for-work-and-severe-disablement-allowance-amendment-regulations-1997/introduction
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