SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 24Social security, child support and tax credits

Part 3Amendments of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4)

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In section 83A (pension increase for spouse)—

(a)

in subsection (1), for “married pensioner” substitute “ pensioner who is married or a civil partner ”, and

(b)

in subsections (2) and (3), after “spouse” (in each place) insert “ or civil partner ”.