64.—[F1(1) Any reduction imposed as a result of a failure determination which resulted from a failure to undertake work-related activity in accordance with the Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011 ceases to have effect if—
(a)the claimant complies with a requirement to undertake the work-related activity specified in the action plan or, where permitted by the Secretary of State, an alternative activity;
(b)the claimant subsequently ceases to be subject to a requirement to undertake work-related activity; or
(c)the Secretary of State decides it is no longer appropriate to require the person to undertake work-related activity at that time.]
[F2(1A) The Secretary of State must notify the person in writing—
(a)where an alternative activity is permitted under paragraph (1)(a), by inclusion of that activity in the action plan; and
(b)of any decision under paragraph (1)(c).]
(2) Any reduction imposed as a result of a failure determination which resulted from a failure to take part in a work-focused interview ceases to have effect if—
(a)the claimant complies with a requirement to [F3take part in] a work-focused interview; or
(b)the claimant subsequently ceases to meet the requirements set out in regulation 54(2).
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 64(1) substituted (1.6.2011) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1349), regs. 1, 18(2)
F2Reg. 64(1A) inserted (1.6.2011) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1349), regs. 1, 18(3)
F3Words in reg. 64(2)(a) substituted (1.6.2011) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1349), regs. 1, 18(4)