Citation, commencement, interpretation and extent1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and shall come into force on 12th April 2004.
2
In these Regulations “the principal Regulations” means the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Regulations 19923.
3
These Regulations extend to Scotland only.
Amendment of regulation 20 of the principal Regulations2
In regulation 20 (capital limit) of the principal Regulations, for the amount “£18,500”, substitute the amount “£19,000”4.
Amendment of regulation 28(1) of the principal Regulations3
In regulation 28(1) (calculation of tariff income from capital) of the principal Regulations–
a
for the amount “£11,500” (both times it appears) substitute the amount “£11,750”5; and
b
for the amount “£18,500” substitute the amount “£19,000”6.
Amendment of Schedule 3 to the principal Regulations4
In paragraph 28G of Schedule 3 to the principal Regulations7 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)–
a
in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), for the amount “£4.50” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£4.65”;
b
in sub-paragraph (3), for the amount “£6.75” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£6.95”; and
c
for sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) substitute the following sub-paragraphs–
4
Subject to sub-paragraph (5) where a resident–
a
has a partner;
b
has–
i
attained the age of 65; or
ii
has attained the qualifying age and his partner has attained the age of 65; and
c
has qualifying income in excess of the standard minimum guarantee,
a sum of £6.95.
5
Where–
a
the sum referred to in sub-paragraph (4) has been disregarded in the assessment of the resident’s partner’s income under these Regulations, or
b
the resident’s partner is in receipt of savings credit,
sub paragraph (4) does not apply to the resident.
Revocation5
Regulations 3 and 4 of the National Assistance (Assessment of Resources) Amendment (No. 3) (Scotland) Regulations 20018 are hereby revoked.