These Regulations amend the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/213), the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/214) and the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1002) to align with measures introduced by the Housing Act 2004 (c. 34) and the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 (2004 asp8).
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
James PlaskittParliamentary Under-Secretary of State,Department for Work and Pensions