In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the 1973 Act” means the M1Social Security Act 1973;

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• “the Pensions Act” means the M2Social Security Pensions Act 1975;

• “prescribe”, except in section 15, means prescribe by regulations;

• “the principal Act” means the M3Social Security Act 1975;

• “regulations” means regulations made by the Secretary of State.