11.—(1) This paragraph applies to a joint-claim couple if they are a couple in hardship within the meaning of regulation 146A(1) (meaning of “couple in hardship”)(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations.
(2) Regulations 146A, 146C and 146E to 146H of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations have effect in relation to a couple to whom paragraph (1) applies subject to the following modifications.
(3) Regulation 146A has effect as if—
(a)in paragraph (2) “, (5A) or (5B)” were substituted for “or (5A)”;
(b)after paragraph (5A) there were inserted—
“(5B) In paragraph (2), a “couple in hardship” does not include a joint-claim couple either or both of whom are at that time required to participate in the Work for Your Benefit Pilot Scheme).”.
Regulation 146A was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978 and was amended by S.Is. 2001/1029, 2005/2877, 2005/2687, 2008/1554 and 2009/480.