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Welfare Reform Act 2009

Welfare Reform Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 24

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – Social Security

Section 7: Transitional provision relating to sections 4 to 6

90.This section makes provision for the transition of people who move from income support to employment and support allowance or jobseeker’s allowance as a result of the provisions in sections 4 to 6. This includes stopping awards of income support or employment and support allowance, where it is appropriate. A transitional allowance can be paid for a time and an amount prescribed in regulations.

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