2.—(1) In this Order—
“the 2002 Act” means the Tax Credits Act 2002(1);
“the Administration (Northern Ireland) Act” means the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992(2);
“the 2016 Regulations” means the Social Security (Overpayments and Recovery) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016(3);
“notice” means a notice given under section 29 of the 2002 Act (recovery of overpayments);
“penalty” means a penalty imposed under section 31 of the 2002 Act (incorrect statements etc.) or section 32 of that Act (failure to comply with requirements).
(2) Any interest carried under section 37 of the 2002 Act (interest) on an amount specified in a notice or on a penalty is to be regarded for the purposes of articles 3 to 5 as if it were specified in the notice or formed part of the penalty respectively.
2002 c.21. Part 1 of that Act (which includes sections 29, 31, 32 and 37) is repealed by Schedule 14 to the Welfare Reform Act 2012 from a date to be appointed.