[182B Requirement to supply information about redirection of post]

[182B  Requirement to supply information about redirection of post]

[(1)     The Secretary of State or the Northern Ireland Department may require [a postal operator] to supply information relating to arrangements for the redirection of postal packets to, or to a person supplying services to, the Secretary of State or the Department—

(a)     for use in the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of offences relating to social security; or

(b)     for use in checking the accuracy of information relating to benefits, contributions or national insurance numbers or to any other matter relating to social security and (where appropriate) amending or supplementing such information.

(2)ÌýÌýÌýÌý A local or other authority administering housing benefit or council tax benefit

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