# The Social Security Pensions (Low Earnings Threshold) Order 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Social Security
Made 26th January 2012
Laid before Parliament 31st January 2012
Coming into force 6th April 2012
In accordance with section 148A(1) (revaluation of low earnings threshold) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Secretary of State has reviewed the general level of earnings obtaining in Great Britain.
It appears to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings has increased during the review period.
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 148A(3) and (4) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/188/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-pensions-low-earnings-threshold-order-2012/introduction
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