PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for income support17
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations41 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 242,
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 243 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sum of £17∙40, in both places, remains the same.
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 344 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£60∙60” and “£9∙40” substitute “£73∙85” and “£11∙45” respectively;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£122∙00” substitute “£124∙00”;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£122∙00”, “£180∙00” and “£21∙55” substitute “£124∙00”, “£183∙00” and “£26∙25” respectively;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£180∙00”, “£234∙00” and “£29∙60” substitute “£183∙00”, “£238∙00” and “£36∙10” respectively;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£234∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£48∙45” substitute “£238∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£59∙05” respectively; and
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£55∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£67∙25” respectively.
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 protection18
The sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198745 shall be increased by 5∙2 per cent.
Relevant sum for income support19
In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act46 (trade disputes) for “£36∙00” substitute “£38∙00”.
Housing benefit20
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 7247 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1) for “£60∙60”, “£8∙60”, “£9∙40” and “£2∙85” substitute “£73∙85”, “£9∙90”, “£11∙45” and “£3∙30”, respectively; and
b
in paragraph (2)—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£122∙00” substitute “£124∙00”,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£122∙00”, “£180∙00” and “£21∙55” substitute “£124∙00”, “£183∙00” and “£26∙25” respectively,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£180∙00”, “£234∙00” and “£29∙60” substitute “£183∙00”, “£238∙00” and “£36∙10” respectively,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) for “£234∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£48∙45” substitute “£238∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£59∙05” respectively,
v
in sub-paragraph (e) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£55∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£67.25” respectively,
vi
in sub-paragraph (f) for “£180∙00” substitute “£183∙00”,
vii
in sub-paragraph (g) for “£180∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£5∙70” substitute “£183∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£6∙55” respectively, and
viii
in sub-paragraph (h) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£7∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£8∙25” respectively.
4
In Schedule 148 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 2 for “£24∙05”, “£24∙05”, “£12∙15”, “£16∙00”, “£16∙00”, “£8∙05” and “£2∙95” substitute “£25∙30”, “£25∙30”, “£12∙80”, “£16∙85”, “£16∙85”, “£8∙45” and “£3∙10” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) for “£21∙55”, “£2∙50”, “£1∙75” and “£2∙50” substitute “£25∙50”, “£2∙95”, “£2∙05” and “£2∙95” respectively.
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(1) of Part II of Schedule 449 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sums of £22∙20 and £17∙40 remain 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 450 (amount of components)—
a
in paragraph 25 for “£26∙75” substitute “£28∙15”; and
b
in paragraph 26 for “£32∙35” substitute “£34∙05”.
9
In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 551 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
10
In paragraph 58 of Schedule 652 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit21
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 5353 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1) for “£60∙60”, “£8∙60”, “£9∙40” and “£2∙85” substitute “£73∙85”, “£9∙90”, “£11∙45” and “£3∙30” respectively; and
b
in paragraph (2)—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£122∙00” substitute “£124∙00”,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£122∙00”, “£180∙00” and “£21∙55” substitute “£124∙00”, “£183∙00” and “£26∙25” respectively,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£180∙00”, “£234∙00” and “£29∙60” substitute “£183∙00”, “£238∙00” and “£36∙10” respectively,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) for “£234∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£48∙45” substitute “£238∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£59∙05” respectively,
v
in sub-paragraph (e) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£55∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£67∙25” respectively,
vi
in sub-paragraph (f) for “£180∙00” substitute “£183∙00”,
vii
in sub-paragraph (g) for “£180∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£5∙70” substitute “£183∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£6∙55” respectively, and
viii
in sub-paragraph (h) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£7∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£8∙25” respectively.
4
In Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 254 for “£24∙05”, “£24∙05”, “£12∙15”, “£16∙00”, “£16∙00”, “£8∙05” and “£2∙95” substitute “£25∙30”, “£25∙30”, “£12∙80”, “£16∙85”, “£16∙85”, “£8∙45” and “£3∙10” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) for “£21∙55”, “£2∙50”, “£1∙75” and “£2∙50” substitute “£25∙50”, “£2∙95”, “£2∙05” and “£2∙95” 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(1) of Part II of Schedule 455 (applicable amounts: family premium) the sum of £17∙40 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 556 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.
9
In paragraph 22 of Schedule 657 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17∙10 remains the same.