PART 3INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for income supportI120
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations53 shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 2 and 3 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, 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)54; and
b
paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(2)(a) of Part III of Schedule 255,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000 (which remains the same).
3
In Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—
a
the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order; and
b
in paragraph 2(1)56, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£77.78” substitute “£83.24”
.
4
In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 257 (applicable amounts: family premium) for the sum of “£18.53”, in both places, substitute “£19.15”
.
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 358 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£116.75” and “£18.10” substitute “£124.55”
and “£19.30”
respectively; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2)—
i
in head (a) for “£162.00” substitute “£176.00”
,
ii
in head (b) for “£162.00”, “£236.00” and “£41.60” substitute “£176.00”, “£256.00” and “£44.40” respectively,
iii
in head (c) for “£236.00”, “£308.00” and “£57.10” substitute “£256.00”, “£334.00” and “£60.95” respectively,
iv
in head (d) for “£308.00”, “£410.00” and “£93.40” substitute “£334.00”, “£445.00” and “£99.65” respectively, and
v
in head (e) for“£410.00”, “£511.00” and “£106.35” substitute “£445.00”, “£554.00” and “£113.50” respectively.
Income support transitional protectionI221
The sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 198759 shall be increased by 6.7 per cent.
Relevant sum for income supportI322
In section 125(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes) for “£47.00” substitute “£50.00”
.
Housing benefitI423
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 4 and 5 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, 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 remain the same.
3
In regulation 7260 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1) for “£116.75” and “£18.10” substitute “£124.55”
and “£19.30”
respectively; and
b
in paragraph (2)—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£162.00” substitute “£176.00”
,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£162.00”, “£236.00” and “£41.60” substitute “£176.00”, “£256.00” and “£44.40” respectively,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£236.00”, “£308.00” and “£57.10” substitute “£256.00”, “£334.00” and “£60.95” respectively,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) for “£308.00”, “£410.00” and “£93.40” substitute “£334.00”, “£445.00” and “£99.65” respectively, and
v
in sub-paragraph (e) for “£410.00”, “£511.00” and “£106.35” substitute “£445.00”, “£554.00” and “£113.50” respectively.
4
In Schedule 161 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 2 for “£33.15”, “£33.15”, “£16.80”, “£22.10”, “£22.10”, “£11.05” and “£4.05” substitute “£35.35, “£35.35”, “£17.95”, “£23.60”, “£23.60”, “£11.80” and “£4.30” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) the sums “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” remain the same.
5
In Part I of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—
a
the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 4 to this Order; and
b
in paragraph 2(1), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£77.78” substitute “£83.24”
.
6
In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 462 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of the Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) the sum of £22.20 remains the same; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b), for “£18.53” substitute “£19.15”
.
7
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.
8
In Part VI of Schedule 463 (amount of component)—
a
in paragraph 25, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2017, for “£33.70” substitute “£35.95”
; and
b
in paragraph 26, for “£44.70” substitute “£47.70”
.
9
In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 564 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.
10
In paragraph 58 of Schedule 665 (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 creditI524
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 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, 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 remain the same.
3
In regulation 5366 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1) for “£116.75” and “£18.10” substitute “£124.55”
and “£19.30”
respectively; and
b
in paragraph (2)—
i
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£162.00” substitute “£176.00”
,
ii
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£162.00”, “£236.00” and “£41.60” substitute “£176.00”, “£256.00” and “£44.40” respectively,
iii
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£236.00”, “£308.00” and “£57.10” substitute “£256.00”, “£334.00” and “£60.95” respectively,
iv
in sub-paragraph (d) for “£308.00”, “£410.00” and “£93.40” substitute “£334.00”, “£445.00” and “£99.65” respectively, and
v
in sub-paragraph (e) for “£410.00”, “£511.00” and “£106.35” substitute “£445.00”, “£554.00” and “£113.50” respectively.
4
In Schedule 167 (ineligible service charges)—
a
in paragraph 2 for “£33.15”, “£33.15”, “£16.80”, “£22.10”, “£22.10”, “£11.05” and “£4.05” substitute “£35.35”, “£35.35”, “£17.95”, “£23.60”, “£23.60”, “£11.80” and “£4.30” respectively; and
b
in paragraph 6(2) the sums “£35.25”, “£4.10”, “£2.85” and “£4.10” remain the same.
5
In Part I of Schedule 468 (applicable amounts: personal allowances)—
a
the sums specified in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order; and
b
in paragraph 2(1), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of column (2) of the table for “£77.78” substitute “£83.24”
.
6
In paragraph 3(1) of Part II of Schedule 469 (applicable amounts: family premium) as it has effect in a case falling within regulation 5 (transitional provision) of the Housing Benefit (Abolition of Family Premium and date of claim) Regulations for “£18.53” substitute “£19.15”
.
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 7 to this Order.
8
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 570 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.
9
In paragraph 22 of Schedule 671 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) the sum of £17.10 remains the same.