Economic and fiscal circumstancesU.K.
7(1)The matters mentioned in section 16(2) must be taken into account—U.K.
(a)by the Secretary of State in preparing a strategy under regulations under paragraph 3;
F1(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)In preparing a strategy under regulations under paragraph 3, the Scottish Ministers or the relevant Northern Ireland department must have regard to the matters mentioned in section 16(3)(a) and (b).
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 7(1)(b) repealed (8.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(2)(j), Sch. 13 para. 13(4)