Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations specify the third qualifying day for the purpose of the means-tested additional payments under section 1 of the Social Security (Additional Payments) Act 2023 (c. 7) (“the Act”).

The specified day is 12th December 2023. As provided for by section 1(8) of the Act, this falls before the day on which these Regulations come into force.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, public or voluntary sector is foreseen.