6.—(1) Where sub-paragraph (2) applies, regulation 2 comes into operation in relation to a lone parent at the end of the period of 4 weeks beginning with the day mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 or 5, as would be applicable to the lone parent apart from this paragraph (“the relevant day”).
(2) This paragraph applies where—
(a)a lone parent to whom this Schedule applies has been invited in writing by the Department to attend a voluntary interview appointment on a date during the two month period before the relevant day;
(b)at the time of the voluntary interview appointment, the lone parent has claimed, or is treated as having made a claim for, child tax credit; and
(c)the Department is not satisfied that a decision has been made in relation to that claim at the time of the voluntary interview appointment.