# The Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, Introduction: Introductory text


SOCIAL SECURITY
Made 20th November 2023
Laid before Parliament 21st November 2023
Coming into force 31st December 2023
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 78(3) and 175(1), (3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
In accordance with section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/1237/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-widows-benefit-and-retirement-pensions-amendment-regulations-2023/introduction
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