PART 11SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 3Temporary absence from Great Britain

Short absence152

A claimant is to continue to be entitled to an employment and support allowance during the first 4 weeks of a temporary absence from Great Britain if—

a

the period of absence is unlikely to exceed 52 weeks; and

b

while absent from Great Britain, the claimant continues to satisfy the other conditions of entitlement to that employment and support allowance.