Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits ActE+W+S
3.—(1) The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.
(2) The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except in—
(a)Part III, the sum specified for age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;
(b)Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and
(c)Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons(1).
Commencement Information
I1Art. 3 in force at 1.4.2023 for specified purposes (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(b)(i)(4)
I2Art. 3 in force at 10.4.2023 in so far as not already in force (subject to art. 1(4)), see art. 1(3)(b)(ii)(4)
Part V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act was amended by paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 to the Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6) (“the 2005 Act”).