S. 39 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 109(2)(b)

S. 39 in force at 1.4.2026 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2026/371, reg. 2(a)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/28/section/39Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025Statute Law Database2026-06-25Expert Participation2026-06-24Part 1Functions exercisable on behalf of public authoritiesChapter 4Methods of recoveryDeduction from earnings
39Deduction from earnings orders(1)

Where an amount is recoverable from a liable person who is employed, the Minister may make a deduction from earnings order.

(2)

A deduction from earnings order is an order requiring the liable person’s employer—

(a)

to make deductions from the liable person’s earnings from that employer, and

(b)

pay the amounts deducted to the Minister.

(3)

The Minister may by regulations make provision about the meaning of “earnings” for the purposes of deduction from earnings orders.

(4)

Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.