20.—(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
(2) In regulation 28(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175∙00 and £300∙00 remain the same.
(3) In regulation 53 (non-dependant deductions)—
(a)in paragraph (1) the sums of £47∙75, £6∙95, £7∙40 and £2∙30 remain the same; and
(b)in paragraph (2)(1)—
(i)in sub-paragraph (a) for “£116∙00” substitute “£120∙00”,
(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “£116∙00” and “£172∙00” substitute “£120∙00” and “£178∙00” respectively and the sum of £17∙00 remains the same,
(iii)in sub-paragraph (c) for “£172∙00” and “£223∙00” substitute “£178∙00” and “£231∙00” respectively and the sum of £23∙35 remains the same,
(iv)in sub-paragraph (d) for “£223∙00” and “£296∙00” substitute “£231∙00” and “£306∙00” respectively and the sum of £38∙20 remains the same,
(v)in sub-paragraph (e) for “£296∙00” and “£369∙00” substitute “£306∙00” and “£382∙00” respectively and the sum of £43∙50 remains the same,
(vi)in sub-paragraph (f) for “£172∙00” substitute “£178∙00”,
(vii)in sub-paragraph (g) for “£172∙00” and “£296∙00” substitute “£178∙00” and “£306∙00” respectively and the sum of £4∙60 remains the same, and
(viii)in sub-paragraph (h) for “£296∙00” and “£369∙00” substitute “£306∙00” and “£382∙00” respectively and the sum of £5∙80 remains the same.
(4) In Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges)—
(a)in paragraph 2(2) for “`£21∙60”, “£21∙60”, “£10∙90”, “£14∙35”, “£14∙35”, “£7∙20” and “£2∙65” substitute “£22∙95”, “£22∙95”, “£11∙60”, “£15∙25”, “£15∙25”, “£7∙65” and “£2∙80” respectively; and
(b)in paragraph 6(2) for “£15∙45”, “£1∙80”, “£1∙25” and “£1∙80” substitute “£21∙55”, “£2∙50”, “£1∙75” and “£2∙50” respectively.
(5) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
(6) In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 4(3) (applicable amounts: family premium)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16∙75” substitute “£17∙30”; and
(b)in sub-paragraph (2) the sum of £10∙50 remains the same.
(7) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
(8) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 5(4) (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16∙05” substitute “£16∙85”.
(9) In paragraph 22 of Schedule 6(5) (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16∙05” substitute “£16∙85”.
Paragraph (2) was amended by Article 20(3)(b) of S.R. 2008 No. 92
Paragraph 2 was amended by Article 20(4)(a) of S.R. 2008 No. 92
Paragraph 3 was amended by Article 20(6) of S.R. 2008 No. 92
Paragraph 9 was amended by Article 20(8) of S.R. 2008 No. 92
Paragraph 22 was amended by Article 20(9) of S.R. 2008 No. 92 and regulation 6(6)(d) of S.R. 2008 No. 498