SCHEDULE 1CALCULATION OF HOUSING BENEFIT SUBSIDY IN RESPECT OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Supplemantary amount5
1
Subject to sub-paragraph (3), if the supplementary amount calculated in accordance with paragraph 4(1) is less than the specified minimum amount, the supplementary amount shall be increased up to the specified minimum amount.
2
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph the specified minimum amount shall be—
a
in the case of the new town corporations in England (except Corby), Wales or Scotland, the Development Board for Rural Wales, the Scottish Homes and the authorities within Scotland who administer only housing benefit, £750;
b
in the case of authorities in Scotland who administer both housing benefit and community charge benefit, £150;
c
in the case of other authorities in England and Wales, £250.
3
The supplementary amount calculated in accordance with paragraph 4 in respect of Corby new town corporation shall be decreased to nil.