Prospective
Application within specified periodS
7SThe regulations may provide that an individual ceases to be eligible in respect of a given period unless, by a deadline specified in the regulations—
(a)the individual has applied for cold-spell heating assistance in respect of the period, or
(b)the Scottish Ministers have become required to make a determination of the individual's entitlement to cold-spell heating assistance in respect of the period by regulations under section 52.