7. Except as provided by paragraph 9, the maximum amount specified in paragraph 5 shall be increased by any excess of the actual charge made to the claimant or, if he is a member of a family, made in respect of the family up to £17·50 in a case to which paragraph 8 applies or, if the claimant is one of a couple and paragraph 8(a) or (c)(i) or (ii) applies, up to £35·00.