The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2003

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/729 as amended) so as to provide for the payment of an additional £100 by way of winter fuel payment for households where a member has attained the age of 80 by the end of the qualifying week.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.