Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997

29General interpretation

In this Act—

  • “benefit” means any benefit under the [1992 c. 4.] Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, a jobseeker’s allowance or mobility allowance,

  • “compensation scheme for motor accidents” means any scheme or arrangement under which funds are available for the payment of compensation in respect of motor accidents caused, or alleged to have been caused, by uninsured or unidentified persons,

  • “listed benefit” means a benefit listed in column 2 of Schedule 2,

  • “payment” means payment in money or money’s worth, and related expressions are to be interpreted accordingly,

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations, and

  • “regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.