Part 1Employment and support allowance
Entitlement
2Amount of contributory allowance
1
In the case of a contributory allowance, the amount payable in respect of a claimant shall be calculated by—
a
taking such amount as may be prescribed,
b
if in his case the conditions of entitlement to the support component or the work-related activity component are satisfied, adding the amount of that component, and
c
making prescribed deductions in respect of any payments to which section 3 applies.
2
The conditions of entitlement to the support component are—
a
that the assessment phase has ended,
b
that the claimant has limited capability for work-related activity, and
c
that such other conditions as may be prescribed are satisfied.
3
The conditions of entitlement to the work-related activity component are—
a
that the assessment phase has ended,
b
that the claimant does not have limited capability for work-related activity, and
c
that such other conditions as may be prescribed are satisfied.
4
Regulations may—
a
prescribe circumstances in which paragraph (a) of subsection (2) or (3) is not to apply;
b
prescribe circumstances in which entitlement under subsection (2) or (3) is to be backdated;
c
make provision about the amount of the component under subsection (2) or (3).
5
For the purposes of this Part, a person has limited capability for work-related activity if—
a
his capability for work-related activity is limited by his physical or mental condition, and
b
the limitation is such that it is not reasonable to require him to undertake such activity.