The Social Security (Amendment) Regulations 2021
This instrument corrects a deficiency in UK legislation following EU exit and the end of the transition period in an area of DWP policy. It amends legislation in order to continue the policy to make payments of Christmas Bonus to eligible people in Switzerland. This instrument also amends legislation to change the words “member State” to “EEA state” in line with the European Economic Area Act 1993.
Sifting committees’ recommendation
The sifting committees agreed with the government that this statutory instrument does not have to have a debate in parliament, though one may still occur.
Statutory instrument
Explanatory memorandum
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Published 6 September 2021Last updated 20 October 2021 + show all updates
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This SI was laid before Parliament on 18 October 2021 under the negative procedure.
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Both sifting committees have given their recommendation for this statutory instrument.
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First published.