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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations bring into force sections 30, 79 and 80 and schedule 4 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 on the appointed days.

Sections 79 and 80 relate to the making of regulations to provide for assistance to be given to an individual to top up reserved benefits.

Section 30 and schedule 4 relate to the making of regulations to provide for assistance to be given to an individual to meet, or help towards meeting, the individual’s heating costs during the winter months.

The Bill for the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 received Royal Assent on 1 June 2018. Part 7 of that Act (sections 95 to 100: final provisions) came into force the following day.