(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order adds the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) and the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147 (NI 11)) to the legislation listed in section 87 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47). This legislation is subject to the provisions in that section concerning consultation and co-ordination between the Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Department having responsibility for social security. The Department exercises that role in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (c. 1).
This Order does not impose a cost on business.