Sums to be deducted in calculating recoverable amounts2.
(1)
In regulation 13(1)(b) of the 1988 Regulations8(sums to be deducted in calculating recoverable amounts)—
(a)
after “which was not payable” insert “to the person from whom the amount is recoverable or their partner”;
(b)
after “to be payable” insert “to that person or their partner”;
(c)
at the end of paragraph (ii) add “or” and after that paragraph insert—
“(iii)
on the basis of the determination if any change of circumstances had been notified at the time that change occurred;”.
(2)
In both regulation 104(1) of the Housing Benefit Regulations9 and regulation 85(1) of the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations 10(sums to be deducted in calculating recoverable overpayments) after “determined to be payable” insert “to the person from whom the overpayment is recoverable or their partner”.
(3)
In both regulation 89(1) of the Council Tax Benefit Regulations11 and regulation 74(1) of the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations12(sums to be deducted in calculating recoverable excess benefit), after “determined to be payable” insert “to the person from whom the excess benefit is recoverable or their partner”.