Amendment of the Council Tax Reduction (Scotland) Regulations 2012I16

In regulation 67 (non-dependant deductions)9—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£11.35” substitute “£11.70”; and

ii

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£3.75” substitute “£3.85”; and

b

in paragraph (2)—

i

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£188.00” substitute “£189.00”;

ii

in sub-paragraph (b) for—

aa

“£188.00” substitute “£189.00”;

bb

“£326.00” substitute “£328.00”; and

cc

“£7.50” substitute “£7.70”; and

iii

in sub-paragraph (c) for—

aa

“£326.00” substitute “£328.00”;

bb

“£406.00” substitute “£408.00”; and

cc

“£9.50” substitute “£9.80”.

c

after paragraph (7)(d) insert—

; or

e

the non-dependant is not residing with the applicant because the non-dependant is a member of the regular forces or the reserve forces (within the meaning of section 374 of the Armed Forces Act 200610) who is absent, while on operations, from the dwelling usually occupied as that person’s home.