PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for the ESA Regulations 2008I131

1

Unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the ESA Regulations 2008 bearing that number.

2

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4104 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to this Order except in cases referred to in paragraph (3).

3

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 11 to this Order.

4

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4105 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

5

In cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, the sums specified in paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 4 to the ESA Regulations 2008 shall be as set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule 12 to this Order.

6

In Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the component)—

a

in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017, in paragraph 12 for “£30.60” substitute “£33.70”; and

b

in paragraph 13106 for “£40.60” substitute “£44.70”.

7

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6107 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£106.05” substitute “£116.75”;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.45” substitute “£18.10”;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£154.00” substitute “£162.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)—

i

for “£37.80” substitute “£41.60”;

ii

for “£154.00” substitute “£162.00”; and

iii

for “£224.00” substitute “£236.00”;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c)—

i

for “£51.85” substitute “£57.10”;

ii

for “£224.00” substitute “£236.00”; and

iii

for “£292.00” substitute “£308.00”;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d)—

i

for “£84.85” substitute “£93.40”;

ii

for “£292.00” substitute “£308.00”; and

iii

for “£389.00” substitute “£410.00”; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e)—

i

for “£96.60” substitute “£106.35”;

ii

for “£389.00” substitute “£410.00”; and

iii

for “£484.00” substitute “£511.00”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

Art. 31 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(3)(n)

Prescribed amount for the ESA Regulations 2013I232

1

In regulation 62 of the ESA Regulations 2013 (prescribed amounts)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) and (b)(i)108 for “£77.00” substitute “£84.80”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b)(ii)109 for “£61.05” substitute “£67.20”; and

c

in paragraph (2)110 for “£40.60” substitute “£44.70”.

2

In regulation 62(2) of the ESA Regulations 2013, as it has effect in cases falling within paragraphs 2 to 7 of Schedule 2 to the ESA and UC Regulations 2017111

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£30.60” substitute “£33.70”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£40.60” substitute “£44.70”.

3

In regulation 62 of the ESA Regulations 2013 as modified by paragraph 12 of Schedule 2 to the Employment and Support Allowance (Transitional Provisions, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) (Existing Awards) (No. 2) Regulations 2010112 as that paragraph is modified by paragraph 21(10) of Schedule 4 to the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013113

a

in paragraph (1)(a)(i) and (ii)(aa) for “£77.00” substitute “£84.80”; and

b

in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(bb) for “£61.05” substitute “£67.20”.