79.—(1) In the case of a contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance, the age-related amount applicable to a claimant for the purposes of section 4(1)(a) shall be—
(a)in the case of a person who has not attained the age of 18, [F1£32.90] per week;
(b)in the case of a person who has attained the age of 18 but not the age of 25, [F2£43.25] per week;
(c)in the case of a person who has attained the age of 25, [F3£54.65] per week.
(2) Where the amount of any contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance would, but for this paragraph, include a fraction of one penny, that fraction shall be treated as one penny.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in reg. 79(1)(a) substituted (7.4.2003 for specified purposes and with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(i)) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/526), arts. 1(2)(i), 22(a)
F2Word in reg. 79(1)(b) substituted (7.4.2003 for specified purposes and with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(i)) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/526), arts. 1(2)(i), 22(b)
F3Word in reg. 79(1)(c) substituted (7.4.2003 for specified purposes and with effect in accordance with art. 1(2)(i)) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/526), arts. 1(2)(i), 22(c)