17 Arrangements for discharge of decision-making functions.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may make arrangements with the Board for any of his functions under Chapter II of Part I of the M1Social Security Act 1998 in relation to—
(a)a decision whether a person was (within the meaning of regulations) precluded from regular employment by responsibilities at home, or
(b)a decision whether a person is entitled to be credited with earnings or contributions in accordance with regulations made under section 22(5) of the M2Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992,
to be discharged by the Board or by officers of the Board.
(2)No such arrangements shall affect the responsibility of the Secretary of State or the application of Chapter II of Part I of the Social Security Act 1998 in relation to any decision.
(3)Until the commencement of Chapter II of Part I of the Social Security Act 1998, the references to that Chapter in subsections (1) and (2) above shall have effect as references to Part II of the M3Social Security Administration Act 1992.