(1)This section provides for the making of regulations to enable—
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)priority to be given to certain persons,
with a view to claims for housing or council tax benefit made by or in respect of persons who cease to be entitled to a jobseeker’s allowance or income support being dealt with quickly.
F2(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)In section 63 of the Administration Act (adjudication of claims for housing benefit or council tax benefit), insert after subsection (2)—
“(2A)Regulations may make provision requiring authorities to whom claims for housing benefit or council tax benefit are made by, or in respect of, persons who have been entitled to a jobseeker’s allowance or to income support to give priority, in prescribed circumstances, to those claims over other claims for any such benefit.”
Textual Amendments
F1S. 28(1)(a) repealed (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 47, s. 22, Sch. 2; S.I. 1997/1577, art. 2, Sch.
F2S. 28(2) repealed (1.7.1997) by 1997 c. 47, s. 22, Sch. 2; S.I. 1997/1577, art. 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 28 wholly in force at 1.4.1996; s. 28 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 41(2); s. 28 in force (12.12.1995) for the purpose of authorising the making of regulations by S.I. 1995/3228, art. 2(d)(i) and in force (1.4.1996) for all other purposes by S.I. 1995/3228, art. 2(d)(ii)