The Universal Credit (Work-Related Requirements) In Work Pilot Scheme and Amendment Regulations 2015

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 18(5), 22(2), 41(1)(a), (2)(b) and (4) and 42(2) and (3) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 M1 (“the Act”).

Part 3 of these Regulations is made with a view to ascertaining the extent to which the provision made by that Part is likely to promote people already in paid work remaining in work, or obtaining or being able to obtain, more work or better-paid work.

In accordance with section 43(4) and (6)(b) of the Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.

In accordance with section 173(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 M2, the Secretary of State has obtained the agreement of the Social Security Advisory Committee that proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.