C1C2C3PART 1EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Pt. 1 (ss. 1-29) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions and Housing Benefit) (Existing Awards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/312), regs. 1, 16, Sch. 2
Pt. 1 (ss. 1-29) applied (with modifications) by Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7), s. 123(6A)(6B) (as inserted (prosp.) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 5(1)(b), 36(2))
General
I125Regulations F2and orders
1
Where any power under this Part to make regulations F1or an order is expressed to be exercisable for alternative purposes, it may be exercised in relation to the same case for all or any of those purposes.
2
Any power under this Part to make regulations F1or an order includes power—
a
to make such incidental, supplementary, consequential or transitional provision or savings as appear to the Department to be expedient;
b
to provide for a person to exercise a discretion in dealing with any matter.
3
Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of this section, regulations under any of sections 11 F3to 11J may make provision which applies only in relation to an area or areas specified in the regulations.
4
The fact that a power to make regulations is conferred by this Part is not to be taken to prejudice the extent of any other power to make regulations so conferred.
Pt. 1 (ss. 1-29) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2010) by Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions and Housing Benefit) (Existing Awards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/312), regs. 1, 6, Sch. 1