Transitional Provisions3

1

The substitution made by regulation 2 does not apply in a case where any of paragraphs (2) to (7) apply.

2

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(a) of the principal Regulations;

b

the claim is made before C’s birth;

c

the claim is made before 13th August 2012; and

d

the expected date of confinement is before 29th October 2012.

3

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(a) or (b) of the principal Regulations;

b

the claim is made after C’s birth; and

c

C is born before 29th October 2012.

4

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(c) of the principal Regulations; and

b

the qualifying order is made before 29th October 2012.

5

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(d) of the principal Regulations; and

b

the appointment as guardian takes effect before 29th October 2012.

6

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(e) of the principal Regulations; and

b

C is placed for adoption with the claimant or the claimant’s partner before 29th October 2012.

7

This paragraph applies in a case where—

a

the claimant falls within regulation 5(3)(f) of the principal Regulations; and

b

the adoption referred to in that provision takes effect before 29th October 2012.

8

In this regulation “C” means the child or still-born child in respect of whom a Sure Start Maternity Grant is claimed.