Child Support Act 1991

[F1 39G Application of sections 39B and 39F to Scotland E+W+S

(1) In their application to Scotland, sections 39B and 39F have effect with the following modifications.

(2) In section 39B(6) for “section 40” substitute “ section 40A ”.

(3) For section 39F substitute—

39F Power to make supplementary provision

In relation to orders under section 39B—

(a) the Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—

(i) for sections 39C to 39E to have effect with prescribed modifications in cases where a person against whom such an order has effect is outside the United Kingdom;

(ii) that a statement in writing to the effect that wages of any amount have been paid to a person during any period, purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the person's employer, shall be sufficient evidence of the facts stated; and

(b) the power of the Court of Session by Act of Sederunt to regulate the procedure and practice in civil proceedings in the sheriff court shall include power to make provision corresponding to that which may be made by virtue of section 40A(8).”]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 39B-39G inserted (29.11.2018 for specified purposes, 14.12.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 (c. 6), ss. 27, 62(3); S.I. 2018/1261, art. 2(a)(b)