Explanatory Notes

Welfare Reform Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 24

12 November 2009

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Social Security

Section 36: Power to rename council tax benefit

192.Section 36 requires the Secretary of State by order, to rename council tax benefit as council tax rebate either generally or for particular purposes. An order made under this provision can make consequential amendments to references to council tax benefit in other legislation and documents, and could make different provisions in different areas.