The Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Amendment Regulations 2001

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations further amend the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2946). The amendments clarify the position relating to the relaxation of the first contribution condition for incapacity benefit, and the circumstances where a person may be entitled to incapacity benefit when he is aged between 20 and 25, or where he has previously been so entitled.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.