PART VIIINotice following a decision on a work-focused interview

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1

This Part applies in a case where a decision has been made in accordance with regulation 11 of the Work-focused Interviews Regulations that a person has failed to take part in a work-focused interview.

2

In a case where one of the consequences specified in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) apply, the notice of determination shall include a statement as to the person’s right of appeal against the decision that he failed to take part in a work-focused interview.

3

In a case where the consequence of the failure to take part is that the entitlement to housing benefit terminates, the notice of determination shall include a statement as to–

a

the last date of the entitlement to housing benefit;

b

the reason entitlement terminated.

4

In a case where the consequence of the failure to take part is that the amount of housing benefit payable is reduced, the notice of determination shall include a statement as to–

a

the amount by which the housing benefit is reduced;

b

the date from which the reduction takes effect; and

c

the reason for the reduction.

5

In a case where a new decision is made reversing an earlier decision that a person failed to take part in a work-focused interview, the notice of determination shall include a statement as to–

a

the date from which the consequences of the failure cease to apply; and

b

the reason for the new decision.