14.Section 1(1) to (7) and paragraph 1 of the Schedule extend to England and Wales and Scotland only; subsection (9) of that section extends to Northern Ireland; the other provisions of the Act extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
15.The Act’s effect in Wales is the same as in England. The Act contains no provisions that relate exclusively to Wales, or affect the National Assembly for Wales.
16.The Act’s effect in Scotland is the same as in England.
17.The Act does not contain any provisions falling within the terms of the Sewel Convention.
18.Social security in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter.
19.Child benefit and tax credits are excepted matters.