# The Social Security (Maternity Allowance) Regulations 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 12th March 1987
Laid before Parliament 16th March 1987
Coming into force 6th April 1987
The Secretary of State for Social Services, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 22(3) of, and Schedule 20 to, the Social Security Act 1975 and sections 84(1) and 89(1) of the Social Security Act 1986 , and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, by this instrument, which is made before the end of the period of 12 months from the commencement of the enactments under which it is made, makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/416/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-maternity-allowance-regulations-1987/introduction
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