Part 1Universal credit
CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards
Elements of an award
9Standard allowance
(1)
The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include an amount by way of an allowance for—
(a)
a single claimant, or
(b)
joint claimants.
(2)
Regulations are to specify the amount to be included under subsection (1).
(3)
Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1).