16. In regulation 1(3) (interpretation)—
(a)after the definition of “the Arrears, Interest and Adjustment of Maintenance Assessment Regulations”, insert—
““assessed income period” is to be construed in accordance with sections 6 and 9 of the State Pension Credit Act;”;
(b)in the definition of “claimant” for the words “or section 35(1) of the Jobseekers Act”, substitute “ section 35(1) of the Jobseekers Act or section 17(1) of the State Pension Credit Act ”;
(c)after the definition of “relevant credit”M1, insert the following definitions—
““state pension credit” means the benefit payable under the State Pension Credit Act;
“State Pension Credit Act” means the State Pension Credit Act 2002 M2;
“State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 M3;”.