PART 6Income and capital

CHAPTER 7Capital

Calculation of tariff income from capital51

1

Subject to paragraph (2), where the applicant's capital calculated in accordance with this Part exceeds £6,000 it is to be treated as equivalent to a weekly tariff income of £1 for each complete £250 in excess of—

a

£10,000 in the case where the applicant is aged 60 or over or has a partner who is aged 60 or over; and

b

£6,000 in any other case.

2

Where any part of the excess is not a complete £250 that part is to be treated as equivalent to a weekly tariff income of £1.