Tax Credits Act 2002 section 62

Transitional provisions and savings

Section 62 deals with the powers to make transitional provisions and savings orders in connection with the commencement of the Tax Credits Act 2002.

• The Secretary of State may make transitional orders for England, Wales and Scotland relating to the abolition of certain benefit increases referred to in section 1(3)(e).
• The Northern Ireland Department has the equivalent power to make transitional orders for Northern Ireland in respect of the same abolished benefit increases.
• The Treasury has a broader power to make transitional provisions or savings in connection with the commencement of any provision of the Act.
• The Treasury's power is subject to any orders already made by the Secretary of State or the Northern Ireland Department regarding the abolished benefit increases.