Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order adds the State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16) and the State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to the legislation listed in section 87(6) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47). The effect of this amendment will be to render those Acts subject to the provisions in that section concerning consultation and co-ordination between the Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Minister having responsibility for social security.

This Order does not impose any charge on business.