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 IVIncreases for Dependants

Benefit to which increase applies

Increase for qualifying child

Increase for adult dependant

(1)

(2) £

(3) £

1. Unemployment or sickness benefit—

(a) unemployment benefit, where the beneficiary is under pensionable age

26.60

(b) unemployment benefit, where the beneficiary is over pensionable age

10.85

32.55

(c) sickness benefit, where the beneficiary is under pensionable age

25.50

(d) sickness benefit, where the beneficiary is over pensionable age

10.85

31.20

2. Invalidity pension.

10.85

32.55

3. Maternity allowance.

25.50

4. Widowed mother’s allowance.

10.85

5. Category A or B retirement pension.

10.85

32.55

6. Category C retirement pension.

10.85

19.45

7. Child’s special allowance.

10.85

8. Severe disablement allowance.

10.85

19.45

9. Invalid care allowance.

10.85

19.45