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Article 3(1)

SCHEDULE 1U.K.PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART I M1 U.K.CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Marginal Citations

M1Paragraph 2 was substituted, and paragraph 2A was inserted, by section 2(2) of the 1994 Act. Paragraph 5 was amended by paragraph 21 of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26).

Description of benefitWeekly rate
2.Short-term incapacity benefit.(a) lower rate£74.80
(b) higher rate£88.55
2A.Long-term incapacity benefit.£99.15
5.Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.£64.40

PART II U.K.BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment M2.£2,000.00.

Marginal Citations

M2Part II was substituted by section 54(2) of the 1999 Act.

PART III U.K.NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefitWeekly rate
1.Attendance allowance.(a) higher rate£77.45
(b) lower rate£51.85
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.Severe disablement allowance.£69.00
3.Age related addition M3.(a) higher rate£11.70
(b) middle rate£5.90
(c) lower rate£5.90
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.Carer's allowance M4.£58.45
6.Category C retirement pension.(a) lower rate£38.50
(b) higher rate£64.40
(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.

Marginal Citations

M3See S.I. 2008/3270 which modifies the effect of section 150 of the Administration Act so that these rates may be reduced.

M4Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2002/1457.

PART IV U.K.INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)M5Increase for qualifying child (2)Increase for adult dependant (3)
££
1A.Short-term incapacity benefit M6
(a)where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;11.3544.85
(b)where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.11.3555.45
2.Long-term incapacity benefit.11.3557.60
4.Widowed mother's allowance.11.35
4A.Widowed parent's allowance M7.11.35
5.Category A or B retirement pension.11.3561.85
6.Category C retirement pension.11.3537.05
8.Severe disablement allowance.11.3534.60
9.Carer's allowance.11.3534.40

Marginal Citations

M5The entries relating to widowed mother's allowance and widowed parent's allowance in column (1) and the increase for a qualifying child in column (2) were repealed by section 60 of, and Schedule 6 to, the Tax Credits Act. Articles 3 and 4 of S.I. 2003/938 save the repealed provisions in certain circumstances.

M6Paragraph 1A was inserted, and paragraph 2 substituted, by section 2(6) of the 1994 Act.

M7Paragraph 4A was inserted by paragraph 14 of Schedule 8 to the 1999 Act.

PART V U.K.RATES 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 dependant M8;
(b)column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;
TABLE
Degree of DisablementAmount
(1)(2)(3)
Per cent.££
100158.1096.90
90142.2987.21
80126.4877.52
70110.6767.83
6094.8658.14
5079.0548.45
4063.2438.76
3047.4329.07
2031.6219.38
2.Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.(a)except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement

£63.30;

(b)in any case£126.60.
3.Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).

£63.30.

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 dependant M9£158.10;
(b)for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled£96.90.
5.Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.£97.75.
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£20.25;
(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£20.25;
(c)if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45

£13.00;

(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

£13.00;

(e)in any other case£6.50.
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.£58.45.
9.Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.£10,500.00.
10.Widow's pension (weekly rates).(a)initial rate M10£57.65;
(b)higher permanent rate£107.45;
(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).£107.45.
12.Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons M11 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.In respect of each child or qualifying young person£11.35.

Marginal Citations

M8The words “child or adult” were omitted by paragraph 15(2) of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Act.

M9The words “child or adult” were omitted by paragraph 15(2) of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Act.

M10Widow's pension is payable in relation only to deaths occurring before 11th April 1988 (paragraph 14(1) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act). The initial rate relates only to the period of 26 weeks following the date of the deceased's death (paragraph 16(1) of that Schedule). The rate stated is therefore the rate applicable for the 26 weeks following 10th April 1988.

M11Paragraph 12 was amended by paragraph 15(3) of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Act which inserted the words “and qualifying young persons” and substituted the words “child or qualifying young person”.

Article 17(3)

SCHEDULE 2U.K.PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART I U.K.PERSONAL 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)—U.K.

(1)(2)
Person or CoupleAmount
(1) M12 Single claimant aged—(1)
(a)except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;(a)£56.25;
(b)less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A M13;(b)£56.25;
(c)less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);(c)£56.25;
(d)not less than 18 but less than 25;(d)£56.25;
(e)not less than 25.(e)£71.00.
(2) Lone parent aged—(2)
(a)except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;(a)£56.25;
(b)less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;(b)£56.25;
(c)less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);(c)£56.25;
(d)not less than 18.(d)£71.00.
(3) M14 Couple—(3)
(a)where both members are aged less than 18 and—(a)£84.95;
(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 income-related employment and support allowance; 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)£56.25;
(c)where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;(c)£56.25;
(d)where both members are aged not less than 18;(d)£111.45;
(e)where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—(e)£111.45;
(i)qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance, 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)£56.25;
(i)would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance 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)£71.00.
(i)would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance 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).

Marginal Citations

M12Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) were substituted by S.I. 1990/1168 and amended by S.I. 1996/206 and 2007/719.

M13Paragraph 1A of Part 1 of Schedule 2 was inserted by S.I. 1996/206.

M14Sub-paragraph (3) was substituted by S.I. 1996/206 and amended by S.I. 2010/641.

2.—(1) M15 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).U.K.

(1)(2)
Child or Young PersonAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M15Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/2545, 1999/2555, 2003/455, 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 17(5)

SCHEDULE 3U.K.PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IV U.K.WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1)(2)
PremiumAmount
(1) M16 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.(2)£106.45.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.(2A)£106.45.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.(3)£106.45
(4) M17 Disability Premium—(4)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);(a)£30.35;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).(b)£43.25.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—(5)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—(b)
(i)if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance M18 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);(i)£58.20;
(ii)if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.(ii)£116.40.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.(6) £56.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7) M19 Carer Premium.(7) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8) M20 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.(8)
(a)£22.89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
(b)£14.80 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)£21.30 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.

Marginal Citations

M16Sub-paragraphs (2), (2A) and (3) were substituted by S.I. 2002/3019.

M17Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M18Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2002/2497.

M19Sub-paragraph (7) was added by S.I. 1990/1776.

M20Sub-paragraph (8) was added by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2003/455.

Article 17(7)

SCHEDULE 4U.K.APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

(1)(2)
Provision in Income Support RegulationsSpecified Sum
Regulation 22A(1) M21Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3 M22, paragraph 5(3)The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b) M23Half 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 10 M24The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) M25£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)

A sum determined by applying the formula

P x Q.

Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11) M26

The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—

formula—formula—

Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2) M27The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A M28Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17 M29Nil.

Marginal Citations

M21Regulation 22A was inserted by S.I. 1996/206 and paragraph (1) was amended by S.I. 1999/2422 and 3109, 2001/3767 and 2007/2618.

M22Schedule 3 was substituted by S.I. 1995/1613.

M23Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1995/2927.

M24Paragraph 10 was substituted by S.I. 2001/3651 and amended by S.I. 2004/2825.

M25See S.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 11(5) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M27Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825 and 2010/1811.

M28Paragraph 2A was substituted by S.I. 2005/3360.

M29Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2000/636.

Article 20(6)

SCHEDULE 5U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Personal Allowances

1.  M30 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)—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Person or coupleAmount
(1)A single claimant who—(1)
(a)is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;(a)£71.00;
(b)

is aged not less than 25;

(b)£71.00;
(c)is aged less than 25.(c)£56.25.
(2)Lone parent who—(2)
(a)is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;(a)£71.00;
(b)

is aged not less than 18; or

(b)£71.00;
(c)is aged less than 18.(c)£56.25.
(3)Couple where—(3)
(a)the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;(a)£111.45;
(b)at least one member is aged not less than 18;(b)£111.45;
(c)both members are aged less than 18.(c)£84.95.

Marginal Citations

M30Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/1082 and 2011/821.

2.—(1) M31 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)—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Child or Young PersonAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M31Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 20(8)

SCHEDULE 6U.K.PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4 U.K.Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

PremiumAmount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—(5)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);(a)£30.35;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).(b)£43.25.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—(6)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(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)£58.20;
(ii)in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.(b)(ii)£116.40.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.(7) £56.63 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) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.(9)
(a)£22.89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(b)£14.80 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)£21.30 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.

Article 21(6)

SCHEDULE 7U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Personal Allowances

1.  M32The 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—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriageAmount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—(1)
(a)aged under 65;(a)£142.70;
(b)aged 65 or over.(b)£161.25.
(2) Couple—(2)
(a)both members aged under 65;(a)£217.90;
(b)one member or both members aged 65 or over.(b)£241.65.
(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)£217.90;
(b)for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.(b)£75.20.
(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)£241.65;
(b)for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.(b)£80.40.

Marginal Citations

M32Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2011/821.

2.—(1) M33 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—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Child or Young PersonAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M33Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 21(8)

SCHEDULE 8U.K.PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4 U.K.Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

PremiumAmount
12.—(1) Severe disability premium—(1)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(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)£58.20;
(ii)in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.(b)(ii)£116.40.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.(2) £22.89 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) £56.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.(4) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

Article 22(4)

SCHEDULE 9U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Personal allowances

1.  M34 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)—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Person or CoupleAmount
(1)A single claimant who—(1)
(a)is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;(a)£71.00;
(b)is aged not less than 25;(b)£71.00;
(c)is aged not less than 18 but less than 25.(c)£56.25.
(2) Lone parent.(2)£71.00.
(3) Couple.(3)£111.45.

Marginal Citations

M34Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/1082 and 2011/821.

2.—(1) M35 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)—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Child or Young PersonAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M35Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 22(6)

SCHEDULE 10U.K.PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4 U.K.Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

PremiumAmount
20.—(5) M36 Disability Premium—(5)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);(a)£30.35;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).(b)£43.25.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—(6)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(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)£58.20;
(ii)in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.(b)(ii)£116.40.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.(7) £56.63 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) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium.(9)
(a)£22.89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
(b)£14.80 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)£21.30 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.

Marginal Citations

M36Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/1042 and 2011/821.

Article 23(4)

SCHEDULE 11U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Personal Allowances

1.  M37The 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—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriageAmount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—(1)
(a)aged under 65;(a)£142.70;
(b)aged 65 or over.(b)£161.25.
(2) Couple—(2)
(a)both members aged under 65;(a)£217.90;
(b)one member or both members aged 65 or over.(b)£241.65.
(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)£217.90;
(b)for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.(b)£75.20.
(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)£241.65;
(b)for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.(b)£80.40.

Marginal Citations

M37Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2011/821.

2.—(1) M38 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)—U.K.

Column (1)Column (2)
Child or young personAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M38Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 23(6)

SCHEDULE 12U.K.PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4 U.K.Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

PremiumAmount
12.—(1) Severe Disability Premium—(1)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(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)£58.20;
(ii)in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.(ii)£116.40.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.(2) £22.89 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) £56.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer Premium.(4) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

Article 25(3)

SCHEDULE 13U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Personal Allowances

1.  M39 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 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—U.K.

(1)(2)
Person or CoupleAmount
(1) Single claimant aged—(1)
(a)except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;(a)£56.25;
(b)less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—(b)£56.25;
(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(1)(a) of Part 3;(c)£56.25;
(d)not less than 18 but less than 25;(d)£56.25;
(e)not less than 25.(e)£71.00.
(2) Lone parent aged—(2)
(a)except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;(a)£56.25;
(b)less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—(b)£56.25;
(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(1)(a) of Part 3;(c)£56.25;
(d)not less than 18.(d)£71.00.
(3) Couple—(3)
(a)where both members are aged less than 18 and—(a)£84.95;
(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 or an income-related employment and support allowance 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 or an income-related employment and support allowance 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)£56.25;
(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)£56.25;
(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(1)(a);(d)£56.25;
(e)where—(e)£111.45;
(i)both members are aged not less than 18; or
(ii)one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is—
(aa)under 18, and
(bb)treated as responsible for a child;
(f)where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—(f)£111.45;
(i)is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)is the subject of a direction under section 16; or
(iii)satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or who would do so if he were not a member of a couple, other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)satisfies requirements for entitlement to an income-related employment and support allowance 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)£56.25;
(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 or an income-related employment and support allowance 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)£71.00.
(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 or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.

Marginal Citations

M39Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/1516, 2000/1978, 2005/2877, 2007/719, 2008/698 and 1554, 2009/1575 and 2011/821.

2.—(1) M40 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).U.K.

(1)(2)
Child or Young PersonAmount
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)£64.99;
(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)£64.99.

Marginal Citations

M40Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1996/2545, 1999/2555, 2006/718 and 2011/821.

Article 25(5)

SCHEDULE 14U.K.PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IV U.K.Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

PremiumAmount
20.—(2) M41 Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—(2)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);(a)£71.70;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);(b)£106.45;
(c)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).(c)£106.45;
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.(3) £106.45.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—(4)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);(a)£71.70;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).(b)£106.45.
(5) M42 Disability Premium—(5)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);(a)£30.35;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).(b)£43.25.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—(6)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);(a)£58.20;
(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)£58.20;
(ii)if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.(ii)£116.40.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.(7) £56.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.(8) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) M43 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.(9)
(a)£22.89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
(b)£14.80 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)£21.30 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.

Marginal Citations

M41Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2009/1488 and 2011/821.

M42Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M43Sub-paragraph (9) was added by S.I. 2000/2629 and amended by S.I. 2003/455.

Article 25(6)

SCHEDULE 15U.K.PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS M44 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Marginal Citations

M44Part IVB was inserted by S.I. 2000/1978.

PART IVB U.K.Weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

PremiumAmount
20M.—(1) M45 Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.(1) £106.45.
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.(2) £106.45.
(3) M46 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).(3) £43.25.
(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) M47;(i)£58.20;
(ii)if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.(ii)£116.40.
(5) Carer Premium.(5) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6) M48 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.(6) £21.30 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

Marginal Citations

M45Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2009/1488.

M46Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/719.

M47Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2001/518 and 2003/511.

M48Sub-paragraph (6) was added by S.I. 2000/2629.

Article 25(8)

SCHEDULE 16U.K.APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1) M49Weekly 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) M50Weekly 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.
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 9 M51The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) M52£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 applying the formula—
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2) M53The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 5, paragraph 4Nil.
Schedule 5, paragraph 14 M54Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3 M55Nil.

Marginal Citations

M49Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 1996/1516.

M51Paragraph 9 was substituted by S.I. 2001/3651 and amended by S.I. 2004/2825.

M52See S.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 10(4) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M53Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825, 2007/3183, 2008/3195 and 2010/1811.

M54Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2000/636.

Article 27(6)

SCHEDULE 17U.K.OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 6(3)(a)Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)Nil.
Regulation 7(3)Nil.
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3)The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with 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) M56£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8) M57The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2) M58The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule III, paragraph 2 M59Nil.

Marginal Citations

M56See S.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 8(2) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M57Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2007/2618.

M58Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2004/2825, 2007/3183, 2008/3195 and 2010/1811.

M59Paragraph 2 was substituted by S.I. 2005/3360 and amended by S.I. 2006/588.

Article 28(2)

SCHEDULE 18U.K.PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 U.K.Prescribed amounts

1.  M60 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages)—U.K.

(1)(2)
Person or CoupleAmount
(1) Single claimant—(1)
(a)who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) or 4(4) or (5) of the Act;(a)£71.00;
(b)aged not less than 25;(b)£71.00;
(c)aged less than 25.(c)£56.25;
(2) Lone parent or a person who has no partner and who is responsible for and a member of the same household as a young person—(2)
(a)who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act;(a)£71.00;
(b)aged not less than 18;(b)£71.00;
(c)aged less than 18.(c)£56.25;
(3) Couple—(3)
(a)where both members are aged not less than 18;(a)£111.45;
(b)where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—(b)£111.45;
(i)if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(ii)if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to an income-related allowance; or
(iii)satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(iv)is the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(c)where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and—(c)£111.45;
(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 an income-related allowance; or
(iii)had they not been members of a couple the claimant's partner would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)the claimant's partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(v)there is in force in respect of the claimant's partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(d)where both members are aged less than 18 and—(d)£84.95;
(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 an income-related allowance; or
(iii)had they not been members of a couple the claimant's partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than a requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)the claimant's partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(v)there is in force in respect of the claimant's partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(e)where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant's partner is a person under 18 who—(e)£71.00;
(i)would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(f)where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and the claimant's partner is a person under 18 who—(f)£71.00;
(i)would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(g)where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (c) does not apply;(g)£71.00;
(h)where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the claimant's partner is a person under 18 who—(h)£56.25;
(i)would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(i)where both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (d) does not apply.(i)£56.25.

Marginal Citations

M60Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/2428, 2009/2655 and 2011/2428.

Article 28(3)

SCHEDULE 19U.K.PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 3 U.K.Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

PremiumAmount
11.—(1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—(1)
(a)is a single claimant and—(a)
(i)is entitled to the work-related activity component;(i)£43.55;
(ii)is entitled to the support component; or(ii)£37.65;
(iii)is not entitled to either of those components;(iii)£71.70;
(b)is a member of a couple and—(b)
(i)is entitled to the work-related activity component;(i)£78.30;
(ii)is entitled to the support component; or(ii)£72.40;
(iii)is not entitled to either of those components.(iii)£106.45.
(2) Severe disability premium—(2)
(a)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);(a)£58.20;
(b)where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—(b)
(i)if there is someone in receipt of a carer's allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5);(i)£58.20;
(ii)if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.(ii)£116.40.
(3) M61 Carer Premium.(3) £32.60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4) M62 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.(4)
(a)£14.80 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 7 are satisfied;
(b)£21.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

Marginal Citations

M61Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2008/2428.

M62Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2008/2428.

Article 28(6)

SCHEDULE 20U.K.APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations(2) Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3)The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4) M63£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)

The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—

Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2) M64The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).

Marginal Citations

M63See S.I. 2008/3195 which modifies paragraph 12(4) so that it applies as if the reference to “£100,000” were to “£200,000” in relation to certain persons.

M64Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3195 and 2010/1811.

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