Welfare Reform Act 2007

58“Relevant employer”E+W+S

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(1)The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) Act 1979 (c. 41) is amended as follows.

(2)In section 2 (conditions of entitlement), in subsection (3), for the definition of “relevant employer” substitute—

relevant employer” has the meaning given in the Schedule to this Act.

(3)Insert the Schedule (definition of “relevant employer”) set out in Schedule 6.

(4)In section 7(3) (regulations subject to affirmative resolution), after “section 1 above” insert “ or paragraph 9 of the Schedule to this Act ”.

Commencement Information

I1S. 58 in force at 12.7.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/1991, art. 2(1)

I2S. 58 in force at 10.8.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/1991, art. 2(2)