2021 No. 162
Social Security
Terms And Conditions Of Employment
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(3) and (4)
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by sections 150(1)1 and 151A(1)2 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also made a review as required by section 150A(1) of that Act3 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings was no greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period and the Secretary of State considers it appropriate having regard to the national economic situation and other matters which the Secretary of State considers relevant to increase the amounts referred to in section 150A(1) of that Act.
A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2A)4 and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.
The Treasury5 has consented to the making of this Order.