The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 70(8), 113(1)(a) and 175(3) and (4) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, sections 5(1)(p), 155(3) and 189(4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992and sections 53 and 54(5) of the Pensions Act 2014. These Regulations contain provisions in consequence of an order under sections 150 and 150Aof the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that proposals in respect of these Regulations should not be referred to it.