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Supplementary Benefits Act 1976

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27General duty, constitution etc. of Supplementary Benefits Commission

(1)The Commission shall exercise the functions conferred on them by this Act in such manner as shall best promote the welfare of persons affected by the exercise of those functions.

(2)Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the constitution and proceedings of the Commission.

(3)The Secretary of State shall make arrangements for securing that such of his officers and servants as may from time to time be required for the exercise of the Commission's functions are available to act as officers and servants of the Commission, and may make arrangements with any other Government department or with a local authority for the discharge of those functions by officers and servants of the department or authority.

(4)Any expenses incurred by the Commission with the approval of the Secretary of State shall be deemed to be expenses incurred by the Secretary of State.

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