1. This Order may be cited as the Social Security Pensions (Flat Rate Introduction Year) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012.
2. For the purpose of the definition of “the flat rate introduction year” in section 121(1) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992, the flat rate introduction year is 2012–13.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on 7th February 2012
(L.S.)
Anne McCleary
A senior officer of the Department for Social Development