(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1967), the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207), the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1971) and the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/1814).
In particular, regulation 2 of these Regulations allows payments in respect of expenses to be incurred by a claimant for those benefits to be disregarded where he is engaged by a charitable or voluntary organisation or is a volunteer.
These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.