Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the following Regulations—

• the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992;

• the Disability Working Allowance (General) Regulations 1991;

• the Family Credit (General) Regulations 1987;

• the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987;

• the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987;

• the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996.

Regulation 2 increases the amount to be allowed in respect of the cost of books and equipment in calculating a student’s grant income.

Regulation 3, in respect of housing benefit only, increases the amount of the deduction to be made in calculating a student’s eligible rent.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.