PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for income supportI116
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations38 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 2 to 4 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 Income Support Regulations bearing that number.
2
In—
a
regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c) and 21(1); and
b
paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 239,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 240 (applicable amounts: family premium) for “£17∙30”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£17∙40”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 341 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) the sums of £47∙75 and £7∙40 remain the same;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) the sum of £120∙00 remains the same;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) the sums of £120∙00, £178∙00 and £17∙00 remain the same;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) the sums of £178∙00, £231∙00 and £23∙35 remain the same;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) the sums of £231∙00, £306∙00 and £38∙20 remain the same; and
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) the sums of £306∙00, £382∙00 and £43∙50 remain the same.
7
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Income support transitional protectionI217
Sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198742 shall be increased by 1∙8 per cent.
Relevant sum for income supportI318
In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act43 (trade disputes) for “£34∙50” substitute “£35∙00”.
Housing benefitI5I4I5I419
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 5 and 6 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 Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 24(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175∙00 and £300∙00 remain the same.
3
In regulation 72 (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)44—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) the sum of £120∙00 remains the same,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) the sums of £120∙00, £178∙00 and £17∙00 remain the same,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) the sums of £178∙00, £231∙00 and £23∙35 remain the same,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) the sums of £231∙00, £306∙00 and £38∙20 remain the same,
v
in sub-paragraph (e) the sums of £306∙00, £382∙00 and £43∙50 remain the same,
vi
in sub-paragraph (f) the sum of £178∙00 remains the same,
vii
in sub-paragraph (g) the sums of £178∙00, £306∙00 and £4∙60 remain the same, and
viii
in sub-paragraph (h) the sums of £306∙00, £382∙00 and £5∙80 remain the same.
4
In Schedule 145 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 2 for “£22∙95”, “£22∙95”, “£11∙60”, “£15∙25”, “£15∙25”, “£7∙65” and “£2∙80” substitute “£23∙35”, “£23∙35”, “£11∙80”, “£15∙50”, “£15∙50”, “£7∙80” and “£2∙85” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) the sums of “£21∙55”, “£2∙50”, “£1∙75” and “£2∙50” remain the same.
5
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 446 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) the sum of £22∙20 remains the same;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£17∙30” substitute “£17∙40”; and
c
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) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
8
In Part VI of Schedule 447 (amount of components)—
a
in paragraph 25 for “£25∙50” substitute “£25∙95”; and
b
in paragraph 26 for “£30∙85” substitute “£31∙40”.
9
In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 548 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16∙85” substitute “£17∙10”.
10
In paragraph 58 of Schedule 649 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16∙85” substitute “£17∙10”.
Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension creditI7I6I7I620
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)50—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) the sum of £120∙00 remains the same,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) the sums of £120∙00, £178∙00 and £17∙00 remain the same,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) the sums of £178∙00, £231∙00 and £23∙35 remain the same,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) the sums of £231∙00, £306∙00 and £38∙20 remain the same,
v
in sub-paragraph (e) the sums of £306∙00, £382∙00 and £43∙50 remain the same,
vi
in sub-paragraph (f) the sum of £178∙00 remains the same,
vii
in sub-paragraph (g) the sums of £178∙00, £306∙00 and £4∙60 remain the same, and
viii
in sub-paragraph (h) the sums of £306∙00, £382∙00 and £5∙80 remain the same.
4
In Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 251 for “£22∙95”, “£22∙95”, “£11∙60”, “£15∙25”, “£15∙25”, “£7∙65” and “£2∙80” substitute “£23∙35”, “£23∙35”, “£11∙80”, “£15∙50”, “£15∙50”, “£7∙80” and “£2∙85” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) the sums of “£21∙55”, “£2∙50”, “£1∙75” and “£2∙50” remain the same.
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 452 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£17∙30” substitute “£17∙40”; 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 553 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16∙85” substitute “£17∙10”.
9
In paragraph 22 of Schedule 654 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16∙85” substitute “£17∙10”.