Social Security Act 1990 (c. 27)

General and supplementary provisions

20 Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the 1973 Act” means the [1973 c. 38.] Social Security Act 1973;

• “the 1982 Act” means the [1982 c. 24.] Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982;

• “the 1986 Act” means the [1986 c. 50.] Social Security Act 1986;

• “the 1989 Act” means the [1989 c. 24.] Social Security Act 1989;

• “the Old Cases Act” means the [1975 c. 16.] Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975;

• “the Pensions Act” means the [1975 c. 60.] Social Security Pensions Act 1975;

• “prescribe”, except in section 15, means prescribe by regulations;

• “the principal Act” means the [1975 c. 14.] Social Security Act 1975;

• “regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.