(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force the following provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2009—
(a)section 32(1) (contracting out functions under the Jobseekers Act 1995), in so far as it relates to certain provisions in section 32(2) below, and
(b)section 32(2) (contracting out), in so far as it is necessary in relation to regulations to enable the Secretary of State’s functions under regulations under section 17A of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (schemes for assisting persons to obtain employment: “work for your benefit” schemes etc.) to be exercised by other persons.
Section 32(1) amends the Jobseekers Act 1995 and section 32(2) inserts a new section 20E into that Act.Section 20E of the Jobseekers Act 1995 allows the Secretary of State to make regulations which enable persons to be authorised to exercise functions of the Secretary of State.
A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no impact on the private sectors and civil society organisations.