Amendment of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987
This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum
2. After regulation 21 of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 insert—
“Payment of arrears of benefit by instalments
21ZA. Except where regulation 23 applies, the Secretary of State may pay arrears of benefit in instalments where—
(a)the Secretary of State considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the beneficiary; and
(b)the beneficiary agrees that those arrears may be paid in instalments.”.