2007 No. 688
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2007
Made
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by section 150(1)1 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and it appeared to him that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.
A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.
The Treasury2 has consented to the making of this Order.
PART 1INTRODUCTION
Citation, commencement and effect1
1
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2007.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—
a
this article and articles 2, 6, 21, 22 and 27, on 1st April 2007;
b
article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2007, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Computation of Earnings Regulations;
c
article 3—
i
in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2007; and
ii
for all other purposes, on 9th April 2007;
d
articles 4, 5, 7, 12 and 13, on 9th April 2007;
e
article 9, on 6th April 2007;
f
g
article 11, on 1st April 2007;
h
articles 14 and 15, on 12th April 2007;
i
articles 16 to 18, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 9th April 2007, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;
j
articles 19 and 20, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 2nd April 2007, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2007;
k
articles 23 to 25, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—
i
for the purposes of article 23(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2007; and
ii
for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 9th April 2007, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations; and
l
article 26, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 9th April 2007, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations.
3
The increases made—
a
in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and
b
by article 23(c) in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in article 6(10),
shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 6.
Interpretation2
In this Order—
“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;
“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 19968;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;
“the Council Tax Benefit Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 20069;
“the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200610;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200611;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200612;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198713;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199614;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199315; and
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200216.
PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
Increase in rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3
1
The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6 so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.
2
The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in—
a
Part III, the sums specified for age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;
b
Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and
c
Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependant children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons17,
which remain the same.
Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4
1
The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.
2
The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 3.6 per cent.
3
In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act18 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—
a
for “£75.35” substitute “£78.05”; and
b
for “£84.25” substitute “£87.30”.
4
It is directed19 that the sums which are—
a
additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2006-2007;
b
increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act20 (increase of pension where entitlement is deferred);
c
lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule21 on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and
d
shall in each case be increased by 3.6 per cent.
Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5
1
It is directed26 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.
2
Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of his occupational pension is postponed after he attains pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2) and (3) of that Act), shall be increased by—
a
3.6 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years27; and
b
0.6 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.
Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are increased by this Order6
1
Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the increases made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 9th April 2007.
3
In the case of a person over pensionable age—
a
whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and
b
for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act28,
any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 12th April 2007.
4
The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 9th April 2007.
5
Any increases in the sums specified for—
a
the rate of—
i
Category C and Category D retirement pension,
ii
attendance allowance, and
iii
carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and
b
any increases in—
i
Category C retirement pension and carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and
ii
maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,
in respect of dependants,
shall in all cases take effect on 9th April 2007.
6
Any increases in the sums specified for—
a
the rate of—
i
carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,
ii
disablement benefit,
iii
maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,
iv
industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension and allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons29,
v
the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and
b
any increases in—
i
the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and
ii
disablement pension,
shall in all cases take effect on 11th April 2007.
7
In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act30 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 9th April 2007.
8
The increases in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance (together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants) shall take effect in all cases on 12th April 2007.
9
The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 11th April 2007.
10
Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 23(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount31, shall take effect—
a
except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 9th April 2007;
b
in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2007,
and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.
Increase in rates of certain workmen’s compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 19487
From and including—
a
11th April 2007, for “£46.95” referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation);
b
12th April 2007, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),
substitute “£48.65”.
Earnings Limits8
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act32 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—
a
for “£175.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£180.00”; and
b
for “£23.00” substitute “£24.00”.
Statutory Sick Pay9
In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act33 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£70.05” substitute “£72.55”.
Statutory Maternity Pay10
In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198634 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£108.85” substitute “£112.75”.
Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay11
In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200235—
a
in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£108.85” substitute “£112.75”; and
b
in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£108.85” substitute “£112.75”.
Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12
1
In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196536 (graduated retirement benefit)—
a
the sum of 10.20 pence shall be increased by 3.6 per cent.; and
b
from and including 9th April 2007 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 10.57 pence.
2
The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197837 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 3.6 per cent.
3
The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200538 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 3.6 per cent.
4
The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.6 per cent.
Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance13
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199139 (rate of benefit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£62.25” substitute “£64.50”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£41.65” substitute “£43.15”;
c
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£16.50” substitute “£17.10”;
d
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£43.45” substitute “£45.00”; and
e
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£16.50” substitute “£17.10”.
Increase in rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit14
In regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199440 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.50” substitute “£17.10”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£8.25” substitute “£8.55”.
Increase in rates of transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases15
In regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199541 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.50” substitute “£17.10”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.60” substitute “£11.00”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£5.30” substitute “£5.50”.
PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support16
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 5 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.
2
In—
a
regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and
b
paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(a) of Part III of Schedule 2,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 242 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 243 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 244 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 345 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
ii
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
7
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 746 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 4 to this Order.
8
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 5 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
9
In paragraph 19(b) of Schedule 947 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”.
Income Support Transitional Protection17
The Relevant Sum for Income Support18
In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act50 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£31.00” substitute “£32.00”.
Housing Benefit19
1
As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, the sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 74 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
ii
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£20.50”, “£20.50”, “£10.35”, “£13.65”, “£13.65”, “£6.85” and “£2.50” substitute “£21.10”, “£21.10”, “£10.65”, “£14.05”, “£14.05”, “£7.05” and “£2.60” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.40” substitute “£1.80”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£0.95” substitute “£1.25”.
6
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
8
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
9
In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
10
In Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)—
a
in paragraph 22(b) for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”; and
b
in paragraph 56 for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit20
1
As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, the sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 8 and 9 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
ii
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
4
In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£20.50”, “£20.50”, “£10.35”, “£13.65”, “£13.65”, “£6.85” and “£2.50” substitute “£21.10”, “£21.10”, “£10.65”, “£14.05”, “£14.05”, “£7.05” and “£2.60” respectively.
5
In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.40” substitute “£1.80”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£0.95” substitute “£1.25”.
6
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
8
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
9
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
10
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
Council Tax Benefit21
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 10 and 11 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 17(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 58 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£4.60” remains unchanged; and
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£5.80” remains unchanged.
4
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
7
In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 251 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£157.00” substitute “£162.00”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£157.00” and “£204.00” substitute “£162.00” and “£210.00” respectively.
8
In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
9
In Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)—
a
in paragraph 22(b) for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”; and
b
in paragraph 56 for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit22
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 12 and 13 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 20(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
3
In regulation 42 (non-dependant deductions)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£4.60” remains unchanged; and
e
in paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£5.80” remains unchanged.
4
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
8
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.90” substitute “£15.45”.
9
In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 652 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£157.00” substitute “£162.00”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£157.00” and “£204.00” substitute “£162.00” and “£210.00” respectively.
PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE
Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance23
In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations53 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£34.60” substitute “£35.65”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£45.50” substitute “£46.85”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£57.45” substitute “£59.15”.
Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance24
1
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 14 to 19 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
2
In—
a
regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and
b
paragraphs 15A(2)(a)54 and 16(a) of Part III of Schedule 1,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 155 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 156 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.25” substitute “£16.43”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 157 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.
6
The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 158 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 259 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—
i
for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
ii
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
i
for “£157.00” substitute “£164.00”;
ii
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—
i
for “£204.00” substitute “£213.00”;
ii
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—
i
for “£271.00” substitute “£283.00”;
ii
for “£338.00” substitute “£353.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
8
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 560 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 17 to this Order.
9
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5A61 (applicable amounts of joint-claim couples in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.
10
In paragraph 20(b) of Schedule 762 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), for “£11.95” substitute “£15.45”.
11
The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 19 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance25
In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations63 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£31.00” substitute “£32.00”.
PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit26
1
The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 20 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 664 (amount of the guarantee credit)—
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£174.05” substitute “£181.70”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£114.05” substitute “£119.05”;
c
in paragraph (5)(a) for “£46.75” substitute “£48.45”;
d
in paragraph (5)(b) for “£93.50” substitute “£96.90”; and
e
in paragraph (8) for “£26.35” substitute “£27.15”.
3
In regulation 765 (savings credit)—
a
in paragraph (1) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and
b
in paragraph (2) for “£84.25” and “£134.75” substitute “£87.30” and “£139.60” respectively.
4
In paragraph 14 of Schedule II66 (persons residing with the claimant)—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£106.00” substitute “£111.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£106.00” and “£157.00” substitute “£111.00” and “£164.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£157.00” and “£204.00” substitute “£164.00” and “£213.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£204.00” and “£271.00” substitute “£213.00” and “£283.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£271.00” and “£338.00” substitute “£283.00” and “£353.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 1 (polygamous marriages) of Schedule III67—
a
in sub-paragraph (5) for “£174.05” and “£60.00” substitute “£181.70” and “£62.65” respectively; and
b
in sub-paragraph (7) for “£134.75” substitute “£139.60”.
6
The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 6REVOCATION
Revocation27
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 200668 is hereby revoked.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
We consent,
SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART ICONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit
Weekly rate
2.
Short-term incapacity benefit69.
(a) lower rate
£61.35;
(b) higher rate
£72.55.
2A.
Long-term incapacity benefit.
£81.35.
5.
Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.
£52.30.
PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT
Bereavement payment70.
£2,000.00.
PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit
Weekly rate
1.
Attendance allowance.
(a) higher rate
£64.50;
(b) lower rate
£43.15,
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.
Severe disablement allowance.
£49.15.
3.
Age related addition.
(a) higher rate
£17.10;
(b) middle rate
£11.00;
(c) lower rate
£5.50,
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.
Carer’s allowance71.
£48.65.
6.
Category C retirement pension.
(a) lower rate
£31.30;
(b) higher rate
£52.30,
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).
7.
Category D retirement pension.
The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.
8.
Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).
£0.25.
PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS
Benefit to which increase applies (1)72
Increase for qualifying child (2)
Increase for adult dependant (3)
£
£
1A.
Short-term incapacity benefit73—
(a)
where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;
11.35
37.90
(b)
where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.
11.35
46.80
2.
Long-term incapacity benefit.
11.35
48.65
3.
Maternity allowance.
—
37.90
4.
Widowed mother’s allowance.
11.35
—
4A.
Widowed parent’s allowance74.
11.35
—
5.
Category A or B retirement pension.
11.35
52.30
6.
Category C retirement pension.
11.35
31.30
8.
Severe disablement allowance.
11.35
29.25
9.
Carer’s allowance.
11.35
29.05
PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT
Description of benefit, etc.
Rate
1.
Disablement pension (weekly rates).
For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—
(a)
column (2) for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase of benefit in respect of a dependant75;
(b)
column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;
Degree of Disablement
Amount
(1)
(2)
(3)
Per cent.
£
£
100
131.70
80.70
90
118.53
72.63
80
105.36
64.56
70
92.19
56.49
60
79.02
48.42
50
65.85
40.35
40
52.68
32.28
30
39.51
24.21
20
26.34
16.14
2.
Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.
(a)
except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement
£52.70;
(b)
in any case
£105.40.
3.
Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).
£52.70.
4.
Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.
(a)
for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase in benefit in respect of a dependant76
£131.70;
(b)
for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled
£80.70.
5.
Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.
£81.35.
6.
Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.
(a)
if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948
£17.10;
(b)
if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979
£17.10;
(c)
if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45
£11.00;
(d)
if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979
£11.00;
(e)
in any other case
£5.50.
7.
Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.
£11.35.
8.
Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.
£48.65.
9.
Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.
£8,750.00.
10.
Widow’s pension (weekly rates).
(a)
initial rate77
£57.65;
(b)
higher permanent rate
£87.30;
(c)
lower permanent rate 30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).
11.
Widower’s pension (weekly rate).
£87.30.
12.
Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons78 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.
In respect of each child or qualifying young person
£11.35.
SCHEDULE 2PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1) and 18(1) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—
(1)
(2)
Person or Couple
Amount
(1)79 Single claimant aged—
(1)
(a)
except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;
(a)
£35.65;
(b)
less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
(b)
£46.85;
(c)
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
(c)
£46.85;
(d)
not less than 18 but less than 25;
(d)
£46.85;
(e)
not less than 25.
(e)
£59.15.
(2) Lone parent aged—
(2)
(a)
except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;
(a)
£35.65;
(b)
less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
(b)
£46.85;
(c)
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
(c)
£46.85;
(d)
not less than 18.
(d)
£59.15.
(3)80 Couple—
(3)
(a)
where both members are aged less than 18 and—
(a)
£70.70;
(i)
at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
(ii)
had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA; or
(iii)
the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(iv)
there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(b)
where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;
(b)
£46.85;
(c)
where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;
(c)
£35.65;
(d)
where both members are aged not less than 18;
(d)
£92.80;
(e)
where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—
(e)
£92.80;
(i)
qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple; or
(ii)
satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(iii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(f)
where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—
(f)
£46.85;
(i)
would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple; and
(ii)
does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iii)
is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(g)
where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—
(g)
£59.15.
(i)
would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple; and
(ii)
does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iii)
is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship).
2
1
81 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).
(1)
(2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a)
£47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b)
£47.45.
SCHEDULE 3PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
(1)
(2)
Premium
Amount
15.—(1A)82 Bereavement Premium.
(1A)
£26.80.
(2)83 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.
(2)
£88.90.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.
(2A)
£88.90.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.
(3)
£88.90.
(4) Disability Premium—
(4)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(a);
(a)
£25.25;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(b).
(b)
£36.00.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—
(5)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—
(b)
(i)
if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance84 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.
(ii)
£96.90.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.
(6) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)85 Carer Premium.
(7) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)86 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.
(8)
(a)
£18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
(b)
£12.30 in respect of each person who is neither—
(i)
a child or young person; nor
(ii)
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
(c)
£17.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 4INCOME SUPPORT: APPLICABLE AMOUNTS IN SPECIAL CASES
SCHEDULE 5OTHER APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS
(1) | (2) |
|---|---|
Provision in Income Support Regulations | Specified Sum |
Regulation 22A(1)89 | Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 71(1)(a)(i)90 | 90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount. |
Regulation 71(1)(d) | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount. |
Schedule 391, paragraph 5(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)92 | Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a). |
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c) | Nil. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8) | 100 per cent. of eligible interest. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b) | Nil. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 1093 | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) | £100,000. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a) | The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)94 | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)95 | The standard rate shall be 1.58 per cent. plus the appropriate rate under sub-paragraph (a) or (b) as the case may be. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(6) | 5.88 per cent. |
SCHEDULE 6PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1
The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(a) and 23(a) and (b)—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person or Couple
Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—
(1)
(a)
less than 25;
(b)
(a)
£46.85;
(b)
not less than 25.
(c)
(b)
£59.15.
(2) Lone parent aged—
(2)
(a)
less than 18;
(a)
(a)
£46.85;
(b)
not less than 18.
(b)
(b)
£59.15.
(3) Couple—
(3)
(a)
where both members are aged less than 18;
(a)
£70.70;
(b)
where at least one member is aged not less than 18.
(b)
£92.80.
2
1
96 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(b) and 23(c)—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a) £47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b) £47.45.
SCHEDULE 7PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium
Amount
20.—(1) Bereavement Premium.
(1) £26.80.
(2) Pensioner Premium for persons aged under 75—
(2)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(b).
(b)
£88.90.
(3) Pensioner Premium for persons aged 75 and over—
(3)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b).
(b)
£88.90.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—
(4)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a) or (b);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(2)(a) or (b).
(b)
£88.90.
(5) Disability Premium—
(5)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);
(a)
£25.25;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).
(b)
£36.00.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—
(6)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
(i)
in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);
(b)
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.
(b)
(ii)
£96.90.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.
(7) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.
(8) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.
(9)
(a)
£18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(b)
£12.30 in respect of each person who is neither—
(i)
a child or young person; nor
(ii)
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(c)
£17.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 8PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1
The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage
Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—
(1)
(a)
aged under 65;
(a)
£119.05;
(b)
aged 65 or over.
(b)
£138.10.
(2) Couple—
(2)
(a)
both members aged under 65;
(a)
£181.70;
(b)
one member or both members aged 65 or over.
(b)
£207.00.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—
(3)
(a)
for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;
(a)
£181.70;
(b)
for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.
(b)
£62.65.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—
(4)
(a)
for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;
(a)
£207.00;
(b)
for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.
(b)
£68.90.
2
1
97 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 22—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a)
£47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b)
£47.45.
SCHEDULE 9PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium
Amount
12.—(1) Severe disability premium—
(1)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)
in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);
(b)
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.
(b)
(ii)
£96.90.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.
(2) £18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.
(3) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.
(4) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.
SCHEDULE 10PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal allowances
1
The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(a) and 13(a) and (b)—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person or Couple
Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—
(1)
(a)
not less than 18 but less than 25;
(a)
£46.85;
(b)
not less than 25.
(b)
£59.15.
(2) Lone parent.
(2)
£59.15.
(3) Couple.
(3)
£92.80.
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98 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(b) and 13(c)—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a)
£47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b)
£47.45.
SCHEDULE 11PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium
Amount
20.—(1) Bereavement Premium.
(1) £26.80.
(2) Pensioner Premium for persons under 75—
(2)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 9(b).
(b)
£88.90.
(3) Pensioner Premium for persons 75 or over—
(3)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b).
(b)
£88.90.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—
(4)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a) or (b);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(2)(a) or (b).
(b)
£88.90.
(5) Disability Premium—
(5)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a) or (b);
(a)
£25.25;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).
(b)
£36.00.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—
(6)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
(i)
in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);
(b)
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.
(b)
(ii)
£96.90.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.
(7) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.
(8) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.
(9)
(a)
£18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(b)
£12.30 in respect of each person who is neither—
(i)
a child or young person; nor
(ii)
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(c)
£17.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 12PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1
The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 12—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage
Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—
(1)
(a)
aged under 65;
(a)
£119.05;
(b)
aged 65 or over.
(b)
£138.10.
(2) Couple—
(2)
(a)
both members aged under 65;
(a)
£181.70;
(b)
one member or both members aged 65 or over.
(b)
£207.00.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—
(3)
(a)
for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;
(a)
£181.70;
(b)
for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.
(b)
£62.65.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—
(4)
(a)
for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;
(a)
£207.00;
(b)
for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.
(b)
£68.90.
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99 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 12(1)(b)—
Column (1)
Column (2)
Child or young person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a)
£47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b)
£47.45.
SCHEDULE 13PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium
Amount
12.—(1) Severe Disability Premium—
(1)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(b)
(i)
in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.
(ii)
£96.90.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.
(2) £18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled Child Premium.
(3) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer Premium.
(4) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.
SCHEDULE 14PART I OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1
100The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—
(1)
(2)
Person or Couple
Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—
(1)
(a)
except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;
(a)
£35.65;
(b)
less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—
(b)
£46.85;
(i)
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(c)
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a) of Part 3;
(c)
£46.85;
(d)
not less than 18 but less than 25;
(d)
£46.85;
(e)
not less than 25.
(e)
£59.15.
(2) Lone parent aged—
(2)
(a)
except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;
(a)
£35.65;
(b)
less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—
(b)
£46.85;
(i)
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(c)
less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a) of Part 3;
(c)
£46.85;
(d)
not less than 18.
(d)
£59.15.
(3) Couple—
(3)
(a)
where both members are aged less than 18 and—
(a)
£70.70;
(i)
at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
(ii)
had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied; or
(iii)
had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)
they are married or civil partners, and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62; or
(iva)
they are married or civil partners, and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(v)
there is a direction under section 16 (jobseeker’s allowance in cases of severe hardship) in respect of each member; or
(vi)
there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(vii)
there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
(b)
where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either—
(b)
£46.85;
(i)
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Act;
(c)
where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple—
(c)
£35.65;
(i)
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(d)
where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(a);
(d)
£46.85;
(e)
where both members are aged not less than 18;
(e)
£92.80;
(f)
where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—
(f)
£92.80;
(i)
is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)
is the subject of a direction under section 16; and
(iii)
satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
(g)
where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—
(g)
£46.85;
(i)
to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or
(ii)
who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and
(iii)
does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it;
(h)
where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—
(h)
£59.15;
(i)
to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or
(ii)
who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and
(iii)
does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.
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101 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).
(1)
(2)
Child or Young Person
Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)
beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;
(a)
£47.45;
(b)
beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.
(b)
£47.45.
SCHEDULE 15PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III
Premium
Amount
20.—(1A)102 Bereavement Premium.
(1A) £26.80.
(2) Pensioner premium for persons aged over 60—
(2)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);
(b)
£88.90;
(c)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).
(c)
£88.90.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.
(3) £88.90.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—
(4)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);
(a)
£59.90;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).
(b)
£88.90.
(5) Disability Premium—
(5)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(a);
(a)
£25.25;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(b) or (c).
(b)
£36.00.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—
(6)
(a)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);
(a)
£48.45;
(b)
where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—
(b)
(i)
if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.
(ii)
£96.90.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.
(7) £46.69 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.
(8) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)103 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.
(9)
(a)
£18.76 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
(b)
£12.30 in respect of each person who is neither—
(i)
a child or young person; nor
(ii)
a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
(c)
£17.75 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.
SCHEDULE 16PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS104 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA
Premium
Amount
20M.—(1) Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple is aged over 60 and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.
(1) £88.90.
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.
(2) £88.90.
(3) Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G.
(3) £36.00.
(4) Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—
(4)
(i)
if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4)105;
(i)
£48.45;
(ii)
if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.
(ii)
£96.90.
(5) Carer Premium.
(5) £27.15 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)106 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.
(6) £17.75 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.
SCHEDULE 17JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE: APPLICABLE AMOUNTS IN SPECIAL CASES
Provisions in Schedule 5 | Specified Sum |
|---|---|
4. Members of religious orders. | Nil. |
14.107 Person from abroad. | Nil. |
SCHEDULE 18JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE: APPLICABLE AMOUNTS OF JOINT-CLAIM COUPLES IN SPECIAL CASES
Column (1) | Column (2) |
|---|---|
3. Members of religious orders. | Nil. |
SCHEDULE 19OTHER APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS
Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations | Specified Sum |
|---|---|
Regulation 145(1)108 | Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 146G(1)109 | Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Regulation 148(1)(a)(i) | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount. |
Regulation 148(1)(d)110 | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount. |
Regulation 148A(1)(a)(i)111 | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount. |
Regulation 148A(1)(d) | 90 per cent. of the applicable amount. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 5(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b) | Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a). |
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c) | Nil. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b) | Nil. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 9112 | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) | £100,000. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a) | The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)113 | The standard rate shall be 1.58 per cent. plus the appropriate rate under sub-paragraph (a) or (b) as the case may be. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(6) | 5.88 per cent. |
SCHEDULE 20OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS
Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations | Specified Amount |
|---|---|
Regulation 6(3)(a) | Nil. |
Regulation 6(3)(b) | Nil. |
Regulation 7(3) | Nil. |
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3) | The relevant fraction of the applicable amount is the amount calculated by the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1) | The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2) | £100,000. |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a) | The sum shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)114 | The standard rate shall be 1.58 per cent. plus the appropriate rate under sub-paragraph (a) or (b) as the case may be. |
Schedule II, paragraph 9(6) | 5.88 per cent. |
Schedule III, paragraph 2115 | Nil. |
(This note is not part of the Order)