Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the amount for the purposes of regulations 15(c) and 16(d) shall be £15·75.

Where the relevant person was a lone parent throughout the period starting on 5th April 1998 and ending on the date on which the application is made, and no premium is applicable under paragraph 7, 8, or 11, the amount for those purposes shall be £22·20.

The amounts specified in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be increased by £10·45 where at least one child is under the age of one year and, for the purposes of this paragraph, where that child’s first birthday does not fall on a Monday he shall be treated as being under the age of one year until the first Monday after his first birthday.