3. In regulation 8(2) of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008(1) (relaxation of the first contribution condition) at the end of sub-paragraph (c) omit “or” and insert—
“(ca)in respect of any week in the last complete tax year preceding the relevant benefit year, is entitled to be credited with earnings in accordance with regulation 9E of the Social Security (Credits) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1975 (credits for certain spouses and civil partners of members of Her Majesty’s forces); or”.