7A.—(1) For the purpose of entitlement to a contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance or a contributory employment and support allowance, a Class 2 contribution is to be treated as paid as set out in paragraph (2) if the contribution is paid—
(a)in relation to—
(i)a contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance, on or after the first day of the week for which the jobseeker’s allowance is claimed; or
(ii)a contributory employment and support allowance, on or after the first day of the relevant benefit week; and
(b)by the due date.
(2) The contribution is treated as paid—
(a)in relation to a contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance, before the week for which the jobseeker’s allowance is claimed; or
(b)in relation to a contributory employment and support allowance, before the relevant benefit week.
(3) “Relevant benefit week” has the meaning given in paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Welfare Reform Act.]
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