SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Rates of Benefits, etc.Note: This Schedule is subject to alteration by orders made by the Department under section 132 of the Administration Act.

Part IIINon-contributory Periodical Benefits

Description of benefit

Weekly rate

1. Attendance allowance.

(a) higher rate £43.35(b) lower rate £28.95 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).

2. Severe disablement allowance.

£32.55.

3. Age related addition.

(a) higher rate £11.55(b) middle rate £7.20(c) lower rate £3.60 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).

4. Invalid care allowance.

£32.55.

5. Guardian’s allowance.

£10.85.

6. Category C retirement pension.

(a) lower rate £19.45(b) higher rate £32.55 (the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).

7. Category D retirement pension.

The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.

8. Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).

£0.25.