Explanatory Memorandum

Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007

2007 CHAPTER 2

27 June 2007

Commentary on Sections

Part 4: Miscellaneous

Benefits for bereaved persons

Section 47: Widowed parent’s allowance

Section 47 amends section 39A of the Contributions and Benefits Act in respect of widowed parent’s allowance in the same way that section 46 amends the provisions about widowed mother’s allowance.