Signed in relation to regulation 2(2) to (4) and (6) by authority of the Secretary of State for Education and Employment.

Michael Wills

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,

Department for Education and Employment

20th February 2001

Signed in relation to the remainder of these Regulations by authority of the Secretary of State for Social Security.

P. Hollis

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,

Department of Social Security

22nd February 2001