Signed for the purposes of regulation 2(2) and (5) of the Regulations (in so far as regulation 2(5) relates to paragraphs 2 to 9 and 18 to 32 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations) by authority of the Secretary of State for Education and Employment.

Tessa Jowell

Minister of State,

Department for Education and Employment

21st July 2000

Signed for the purposes of the remainder of the Regulations by authority of the Secretary of State for Social Security.

Angela Eagle

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,

Department of Social Security

24th July 2000