Draft Order laid before Parliament under sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

2009 No. 000

Social SecurityTerms And Conditions Of Employment

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2009

Made2009

Coming into force in accordance with Article 1

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has made a review as required by section 150(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 19921 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of prices was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also made a review as required by section 150A(1) of that Act2 and it appeared to the Secretary of State that the general level of earnings was greater at the end of the period under review than it was at the beginning of the period.

A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.

The Treasury3 has consented to the making of this Order.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1504, 150A, 1515 and 189(1), (4) and (5)6 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 makes the following Order.

PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect1

1

This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2009.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

a

this article and articles 2, 6, 21, 22 and 28 on 1st April 2009;

b

article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

c

article 3—

i

in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2009; and

ii

for all other purposes, on 6th April 2009;

d

articles 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 and 13, on 6th April 2009;

e

article 10, on 5th April 2009, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)7 of the Contributions and Benefits Act8, for which purpose it shall come into force on 6th April 2009;

f

article 11, on 5th April 2009;

g

articles 14 and 15, on 9th April 2009;

h

articles 16 to 18, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 6th April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

i

articles 19 and 20, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 6th April 2009, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2009;

j

articles 23 to 25, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—

i

for the purposes of article 23(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2009; and

ii

for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 6th April 2009, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

k

article 26, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 6th April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and

l

article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 6th April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations.

3

The changes made—

a

in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and

b

by article 23(c) in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in article 6(10),

shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 6.

Interpretation2

In this Order—

“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;
“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 19969;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;
“the Council Tax Benefit Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 200610;
“the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200611;
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 200812;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 200613;
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 200614;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 198715;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 199616;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 199317; and
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 200218.

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3

1

From and including the respective dates specified in article 6—

a

the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased; and

b

the sums specified in paragraph 3 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (age related addition) shall be reduced19,

so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

2

The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in—

a

Part III, the sums specified for age related addition and age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;

b

Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and

c

Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons20.

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4

1

The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

2

The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

3

In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act21 (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

a

for “£81.10” substitute “£86.20”; and

b

for “£90.70” substitute “£95.25”.

4

It is directed22 that the sums which are—

a

additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2008-2009;

b

increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act23 (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

c

lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule24 on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

d

payable to a pensioner as part of his Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 197525, section 63 of the Social Security Act 198626 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 5.0 per cent.

5

The sums which, under—

a

section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act27, are shared additional pensions; and

b

paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act28, are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 5.0 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5

1

It is directed29 that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

2

Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of his occupational pension is postponed after he attains pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2) and (3) of that Act), shall be increased by—

a

5.0 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years30; and

b

2.0 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order6

1

Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 6th April 2009.

3

In the case of a person over pensionable age—

a

whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and

b

for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act31,

any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 9th April 2009.

4

The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 6th April 2009.

5

Any increases in the sums specified for—

a

the rate of—

i

Category C and Category D retirement pension,

ii

attendance allowance, and

iii

carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and

b

any increases in—

i

Category C retirement pension and carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and

ii

maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall in all cases take effect on 6th April 2009.

6

Any increases in the sums specified for—

a

the rate of—

i

carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,

ii

disablement benefit,

iii

maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,

iv

industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension and allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons32,

v

the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

b

any increases in—

i

the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and

ii

disablement pension,

shall in all cases take effect on 8th April 2009.

7

In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act33 by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 6th April 2009.

8

The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance (together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants) shall take effect in all cases on 9th April 2009.

9

The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 8th April 2009.

10

Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 23(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount34, shall take effect—

a

except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 6th April 2009;

b

in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2009,

and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.

Increase in rates of certain compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 19487

From and including—

a

8th April 2009, for “£50.55” referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation);

b

9th April 2009, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),

substitute “£53.10”.

Earnings Limits8

In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act35 (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

a

for “£185.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£195.00”; and

b

for “£25.00” substitute “£26.00”.

Statutory Sick Pay9

In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act36 (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£75.40” substitute “£79.15”.

Statutory Maternity Pay10

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 198637 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”.

Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay11

In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 200238—

a

in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”; and

b

in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12

1

In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 196539 (graduated retirement benefit)—

a

the sum of 10.98 pence shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.; and

b

from and including 6th April 2009 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 11.53 pence.

2

The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 197840 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

3

The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 200541 (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

4

The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance13

In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 199142 (rate of benefit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£67.00” substitute “£70.35”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£44.85” substitute “£47.10”;

c

in paragraph (1)(c) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”;

d

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£46.75” substitute “£49.10”; and

e

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”.

Rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit14

In regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 199443 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£17.75” substitute “£15.65”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£8.90” substitute “£6.55”.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance15

1

Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 199544 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.40” substitute “£12.00”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£5.70” substitute “£6.00”.

2

In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c)45 shall be reduced to “£15.65”, “£9.10” and “£5.35” respectively.

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support16

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and

b

paragraphs 13A(2)(a)46 and 14(2)(a)47 of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

3

The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 248 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

4

In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 249 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 250 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

6

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 351 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

7

The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

Income Support Transitional Protection17

It is directed52 that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 198753 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 6.3 per cent.

The Relevant Sum for Income Support18

In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act54 (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£32.50” substitute “£34.50”.

Housing Benefit19

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 5 and 6 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 74 means regulation 74 of the Housing Benefit Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 74 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 200755.

3

In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

4

In regulation 74 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

5

In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£21.60”, “£21.60”, “£10.90”, “£14.35”, “£14.35”, “£7.20” and “£2.65” substitute “£22.95”, “£22.95”, “£11.60”, “£15.25”, “£15.25”, “£7.65” and “£2.80” respectively.

6

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.

7

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 356 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

8

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

9

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

10

In Part 6 of Schedule 357 (amount of components)—

a

in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

b

in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

11

In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

12

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit20

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

2

In paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 55 means regulation 55 of the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 55 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 200758.

3

In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

4

In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

5

6

In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.

7

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

8

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

9

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.

10

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

11

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Council Tax Benefit21

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 and 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 17(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 58 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and

e

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.

4

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 159 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

5

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

6

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

7

In Part 6 of Schedule 160 (amount of components)—

a

in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

b

in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

8

In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 261 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.

9

In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

10

In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit22

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 20(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and

b

in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.

3

In regulation 42 (non-dependant deductions)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;

c

in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;

d

in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and

e

in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.

4

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.

5

In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

6

The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.

7

In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

8

In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

9

In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 662 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

a

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.

PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance23

In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations63 (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

a

in sub-paragraph (a) for “£47.95” substitute “£50.95”;

b

in sub-paragraph (b) for “£47.95” substitute “£50.95”; and

c

in sub-paragraph (c) for “£60.50” substitute “£64.30”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance24

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 13 to 16 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

2

In—

a

regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and

b

paragraphs 15A(2)(a)64 and 16(2)(a)65 of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

3

The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 166 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

4

In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 167 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”.

5

The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 168 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

6

The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 169 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.

7

In paragraph 17 of Schedule 270 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

8

The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 16 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance25

In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations71 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£32.50” substitute “£34.50”.

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit26

1

The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 17 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

2

In regulation 672 (amount of the guarantee credit)—

a

in paragraph (1)(a) for “£189.35” substitute “£198.45”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b) for “£124.05” substitute “£130.00”;

c

in paragraph (5)(a) for “£50.35” substitute “£52.85”;

d

in paragraph (5)(b) for “£100.70” substitute “£105.70”; and

e

in paragraph (8) for “£27.75” substitute “£29.50”.

3

In regulation 773 (savings credit)—

a

in paragraph (1) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and

b

in paragraph (2) for “£91.20” and “£145.80” substitute “£96.00” and “£153.40” respectively.

4

In paragraph 14 of Schedule II74 (persons residing with the claimant)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

5

In paragraph 1 of Schedule III75 (polygamous marriages)—

a

in sub-paragraph (5) for “£189.35” and “£65.30” substitute “£198.45” and “£68.45” respectively; and

b

in sub-paragraph (7) for “£145.80” substitute “£153.40”.

6

The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Employment and Support Allowance27

1

The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 18 to 20 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

2

The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.

3

The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 19 to this Order.

4

In Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the components)—

a

in paragraph 12 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

b

in paragraph 13 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

5

In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

b

in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

c

in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

d

in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

e

in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

f

in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

g

in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

6

The sums specified in any provision of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 7REVOCATION

Revocation28

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 200876 is revoked.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

Minister of State,Department for Work and PensionsDate

We consent,

Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s TreasuryDate

SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 3(1)

PART I77CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
2.	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£67.75
		(b) higher rate	£80.15
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£89.80
5.	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.		£57.05

PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment78.

£2,000.00.

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit		Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£70.35
		(b) lower rate	£47.10
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£57.45
3.	Age related addition79.	(a) higher rate	£15.65
		(b) middle rate	£9.10
		(c) lower rate	£5.35
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance80.		£53.10
6.	Category C retirement pension.	(a) lower rate	£34.15
		(b) higher rate	£57.05
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).
7.	Category D retirement pension.	The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).		£0.25.

PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)81			Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit82—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	41.35
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	51.10
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		11.35	53.10
3.	Maternity allowance.		—	41.35
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.		11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance83.		11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.		11.35	57.05
6.	Category C retirement pension.		11.35	34.15
8.	Severe disablement allowance.		11.35	31.90
9.	Carer’s allowance.		11.35	31.70

PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1.	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—
			(a)		column (2) for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase of benefit in respect of a dependant84;
			(b)		column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;

				TABLE
		Degree of Disablement				Amount
		(1)				(2)	(3)
		Per cent.				£	£
		100				143.60	88.05
		90				129.24	79.25
		80				114.88	70.44
		70				100.52	61.64
		60				86.16	52.83
		50				71.80	44.03
		40				57.44	35.22
		30				43.08	26.42
		20				28.72	17.61
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement				£57.50;
		(b)	in any case				£115.00.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).						£57.50.
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.	(a)	for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase in benefit in respect of a dependant85				£143.60;
		(b)	for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled				£88.05.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.						£88.75.
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a)	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948				£18.65;
		(b)	if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979				£18.65;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45				£12.00;
		(d)	if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979				£12.00;
		(e)	in any other case				£6.00.
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.						£11.35.
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.						£53.10.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.						£9540.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates).	(a)	initial rate86				£57.65;
		(b)	higher permanent rate				£95.25;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£95.25.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons87 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person					£11.35.

SCHEDULE 2PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 16(3)

PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES

1

The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1) and 18(1) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—

(1)				(2)
Person or Couple				Amount
(1)88 Single claimant aged—				(1)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;			(a)	£50.95;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;			(b)	£50.95;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;			(d)	£50.95;
	(e)	not less than 25.			(e)	£64.30.
(2) Lone parent aged—				(2)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;			(a)	£50.95;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;			(b)	£50.95;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	not less than 18.			(d)	£64.30.
(3)89 Couple—				(3)
	(a)	where both members are aged less than 18 and—			(a)	£76.90;
		(i)	at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
		(ii)	had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA; or
		(iii)	the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
		(iv)	there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(b)	where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;			(b)	£50.95;
	(c)	where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;			(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	where both members are aged not less than 18;			(d)	£100.95;
	(e)	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—			(e)	£100.95;
		(i)	qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple; or
		(ii)	satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
		(iii)	is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(f)	where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—			(f)	£50.95;
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple; and
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship);
	(g)	where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—			(g)	£64.30.
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA if he were not a member of a couple; and
		(ii)	does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
		(iii)	is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship).

2

1

90 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).

(1)			(2)
Child or Young Person			Amount
Person in respect of the period—
	(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
	(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 3PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 16(5)

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1)				(2)
Premium				Amount
15.—(2)91 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.				(2)		£97.50.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.				(2A)		£97.50.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.				(3)		£97.50.
(4)92 Disability Premium—				(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);			(a)	£27.50;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).			(b)	£39.15.
(5) Severe Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);			(a)	£52.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—			(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance93 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£52.85;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£105.70.
(6) Disabled Child Premium.				(6) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)94 Carer Premium.				(7) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)95 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.				(8)
					(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£19.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

Article 16(7)

(1)	(2)
Provision in Income Support Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)96	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 71(1)(a)(i)97	90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount.
Regulation 71(1)(d)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount.
Schedule 398, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)99	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8)	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10100	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)101	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)102	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$

Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)103	The standard rate is to be 6.08%.
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A104	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17105	Nil.

SCHEDULE 5PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(7)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

106 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(a) and 23(a) and (b)—

Column (1)			Column (2)
Person or couple			Amount
(1)	A single claimant who—		(1)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£64.30;
	(b)	is aged not less than 25; (c)		(b)	£64.30;
	(c)	is aged less than 25.		(c)	£50.95.
(2)	Lone parent who—		(2)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£64.30;
	(b)	is aged not less than 18; or (b)		(b)	£64.30;
	(c)	is aged less than 18.		(c)	£50.95.
(3)	Couple where—		(3)
	(a)	the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£100.95;
	(b)	at least one member is aged not less than 18;		(b)	£100.95;
	(c)	both members are aged less than 18.		(c)	£76.90.

2

1

107 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(b) and 23(c)—

Column (1)			Column (2)
Child or Young Person			Amount
Person in respect of the period—
	(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
	(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 6PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 19(9)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium				Amount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—				(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);			(a)	£27.50;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).			(b)	£39.15.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—				(6)
(a)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);			(a)	£52.85;
(b)		where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
		(i)	in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);		(b)	(i)	£52.85;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.		(b)	(ii)	£105.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.				(7) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.				(8) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.				(9)
					(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)		a child or young person; nor
						(ii)		a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£19.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 7PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 20(7)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage		Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—		(1)
(a)	aged under 65;	(a)	£130.00;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)	£150.40.
(2) Couple—		(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)	£198.45;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)	£225.50.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—		(3)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£198.45;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£68.45.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—		(4)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£225.50;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£75.10.

2

1

108 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Child or Young Person		Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 8PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 20(9)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
12.—(1) Severe disability premium—			(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)	£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)		in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(b)	(i)	£52.85;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(b)	(ii)	£105.70.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.			(2) £20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.			(3) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.			(4) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 9PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 21(4)

PART 1Personal allowances

1

109 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(a) and 13(a) and (b)—

Column (1)			Column (2)
Person or Couple			Amount
(1)	A single claimant who—		(1)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£64.30;
	(b)	is aged not less than 25;		(b)	£64.30;
	(c)	is aged not less than 18 but less than 25.		(c)	£50.95.
(2) Lone parent.			(2)		£64.30.
(3) Couple.			(3)		£100.95.

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1

110 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(b) and 13(c)—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Child or Young Person		Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 10PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 21(6)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
20.—(5) Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);		(a)	£27.50;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).		(b)	£39.15.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);		(a)	£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—
(i)		in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);	(b)	(i)		£52.85;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(b)	(ii)		£105.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
			(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)		a child or young person; nor
			(ii)		a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
			(c)	£19.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 11PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 22(4)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 12—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage		Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent—		(1)
(a)	aged under 65;	(a)		£130.00;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)		£150.40.
(2) Couple—		(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)		£198.45;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)		£225.50.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—		(3)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£198.45;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£68.45.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over—		(4)
(a)	for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a)	£225.50;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£75.10.

2

1

111 The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 12(1)(b)—

Column (1)		Column (2)
Child or young person		Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 12PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 22(6)

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium			Amount
12.—(1) Severe Disability Premium—			(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)	£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—		(b)
(i)		in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(i)		£52.85;
(ii)		in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)		£105.70.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.			(2) £20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled Child Premium.			(3) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer Premium.			(4) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 13PART I OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(3)

PART 1Personal Allowances

1

112 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—

(1)				(2)
Person or Couple				Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—				(1)
(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;			(a)	£50.95;
(b)	less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—			(b)	£50.95;
(i)		is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)		is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3;			(c)	£50.95;
(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;			(d)	£50.95;
(e)	not less than 25.			(e)	£64.30.
(2) Lone parent aged—				(2)
(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;			(a)	£50.95;
(b)	less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who—			(b)	£50.95;
(i)		is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)		is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3;			(c)	£50.95;
(d)	not less than 18.			(d)	£64.30.
(3) Couple—				(3)
(a)	where both members are aged less than 18 and—			(a)	£76.90;
(i)		at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
(ii)		had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied; or
(iii)		had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)		they are married or civil partners, and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62; or
(iva)		they are married or civil partners, and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(v)		there is a direction under section 16 (jobseeker’s allowance in cases of severe hardship) in respect of each member; or
(vi)		there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(vii)		there is a direction under section 16 in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
(b)	where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either—			(b)	£50.95;
(i)		is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)		is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Act;
(c)	where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple—			(c)	£50.95;
(i)		is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)		is the subject of a direction under section 16;
(d)	where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a);			(d)	£50.95;
(e)	where—			(e)	£100.95;
	(i)	both members are aged not less than 18; or
	(ii)	one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is—
		(aa)	under 18, and
		(bb)	treated as responsible for a child;
(f)	where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—			(f)	£100.95;
(i)		is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or
(ii)		is the subject of a direction under section 16; and
(iii)		satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;
(g)	where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—			(g)	£50.95;
(i)		to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or
(ii)		who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and
(iii)		does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it;
(h)	where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18—			(h)	£64.30.
(i)		to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or
(ii)		who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; and




(iii)		does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.

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1

113 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).

(1)		(2)
Child or Young Person		Amount
Person in respect of the period—
(a)	beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a)	£56.11;
(b)	beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(b)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 14PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(5)

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Premium			Amount
20.—(2) Pensioner premium for persons aged over 60—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);		(a)		£65.70;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);		(b)		£97.50;
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).		(c)		£97.50.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.			(3) £97.50.
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium—			(4)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);		(a)		£65.70;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£97.50.
(5)114 Disability Premium—			(5)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);		(a)		£27.50;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).		(b)		£39.15.
(6) Severe Disability Premium—			(6)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);		(a)		£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);	(i)			£52.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)			£105.70.
(7) Disabled Child Premium.			(7) £51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer Premium.			(8) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)115 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.			(9)
			(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)			a child or young person; nor
			(ii)			a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
				in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied;
			(c)	£19.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 15PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS116 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 24(6)

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Premium		Amount
20M.—(1) Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple is aged over 60 and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.		(1) £97.50.
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.		(2) £97.50.
(3)117 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).		(3) £39.15.
(4) Severe Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—		(4)
(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4)118;	(i)	£52.85;
(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)	£105.70.
(5) Carer Premium.		(5) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6)119 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.		(6) £19.30 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

SCHEDULE 16APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

Article 24(8)

Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1)120	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 146G(1)121	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 148(1)(a)(i)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount.
Regulation 148(1)(d)122	90 per cent. of the applicable amount.
Regulation 148A(1)(a)(i)123	90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount.
Regulation 148A(1)(d)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9124	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)125	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)126	The standard rate is to be 6.08%.
Schedule 5, paragraph 4	Nil.
Schedule 5, paragraph 14127	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3	Nil.

SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

Article 26(6)

Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations	Specified Amount
Regulation 6(3)(a)	Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)	Nil.
Regulation 7(3)	Nil.
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)128	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)129	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)130	The standard rate is to be 6.08%.
Schedule III, paragraph 2131	Nil.

SCHEDULE 18PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 27(2)

PART 1Prescribed amounts

1

132 The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages)—

(1)			(2)
Person or Couple			Amount
(1) Single claimant—			(1)
(a)	who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) or 4(4) or (5) of the Act;		(a)	£64.30;
(b)	aged not less than 25;		(b)	£64.30;
(c)	aged less than 25.		(c)	£50.95;
(2) Lone parent—			(2)
(a)	who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act;		(a)	£64.30;
(b)	aged not less than 18;		(b)	£64.30;
(c)	aged less than 18.		(c)	£50.95;
(3) Couple—			(3)
(a)	where both members are aged not less than 18;		(a)	£100.95;
(b)	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—		(b)	£100.95;
(i)		had they not been members of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(ii)		had they not been members of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to an income-related allowance; or
(iii)		satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(iv)		is the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(c)	where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and—		(c)	£100.95;
(i)		at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
(ii)		had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or
(iii)		had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)		the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(v)		there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(d)	where both members are aged less than 18 and—		(d)	£76.90;
(i)		at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or
(ii)		had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or
(iii)		had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than a requirement to make a claim for it; or
(iv)		the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or
(v)		there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(e)	where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who—		(e)	£64.30;
(i)		would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)		would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)		does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)		is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(f)	where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who—		(f)	£64.30;
(i)		would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)		would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)		does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)		is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(g)	where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (c) does not apply;		(g)	£64.30;
(h)	where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who—		(h)	£50.95;
(i)		would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple;
(ii)		would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple;
(iii)		does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and
(iv)		is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship);
(i)	where both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (d) does not apply.		(i)	£50.95.

SCHEDULE 19PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

Article 27(3)

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Premium			Amount
11.—(1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—			(1)
(a)	is a single claimant and—		(a)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£40.20;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£34.85;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii)			£65.70;
(b)	is a member of a couple and—		(b)
(i)		is entitled to the work-related activity component;	(i)			£72.00;
(ii)		is entitled to the support component; or	(ii)			£66.65;
(iii)		is not entitled to either of those components.	(iii)			£97.50.
(2) Severe disability premium—			(2)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);		(a)		£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—		(b)
(i)		if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5);	(i)				£52.85;
(ii)		if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii)				£105.70.
(3)133 Carer Premium.			(3) £29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4)134 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied.			(4)
			(a)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
			(i)				a child or young person; nor
			(ii)				a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied;
			(b)	£19.30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 20APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

Article 27(6)

Provision in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 163(a)(i)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount.
Regulation 163(b)(i)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount in respect of the claimant and partner.
Regulation 163(c)(i)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount or, as the case may be, of the reduced applicable amount.
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$\frac{A}{A + B}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$\frac{A x B}{52}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)135	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula—
	$P x Q$
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x \frac{S}{T}$
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)136	The standard rate is to be 6.08%.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made as a consequence of a review under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

The Order is also made as a consequence of a review under section 150A of the Administration Act and includes details of the sums mentioned in subsection (1)(d) of that section.

Part 2 of the Order relates to social security benefits, pensions and allowances.

Article 3 and Schedule 1 alter the benefits and increases of benefits (excepting those referred to in article 3(1)(b) and (2)) specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).

Article 4 increases the rates and amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension under sections 15(1) and 17(2) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 (“the Pension Schemes Act”) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are altered.

Article 7 increases the rates of certain compensation and industrial injuries benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948.

Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 10 specifies the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.

Article 11 specifies the weekly rates of statutory paternity pay and statutory adoption pay.

Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 13 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 14 states the weekly rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit, which are reduced.

Article 15 increases the weekly rates of transitional invalidity allowance excepting those referred to in article 15(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, which are reduced.

Part 3 of the Order relates to income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Article 16 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 16(3) and Schedule 2 set out the personal allowances; article 16(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums and article 16(7) and Schedule 4 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 17 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.

Article 18 states the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Article 19 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit. Article 19(7) and Schedule 5 set out the personal allowances and article 19(9) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.

Article 20 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 20(7) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 20(8) and (9) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.

Article 21 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit. Article 21(4) and Schedule 9 set out the personal allowances and article 21(5) and (6) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums.

Article 22 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 22(4) and Schedule 11 set out the personal allowances and article 22(5) and (6) and Schedule 12 set out the premiums.

Part 4 of the Order relates to jobseeker’s allowance.

Article 23 increases the age-related amounts for contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance.

Article 24 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 24(3) and Schedule 13 set out the personal allowances; article 24(4) and (5) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums; article 24(6) and Schedule 15 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples and article 24(8) and Schedule 16 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 25 states the sum by which any jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

Article 26 and Schedule 17 specify the amounts relevant to state pension credit.

Part 6 of the Order relates to employment and support allowance.

Article 27 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance. Article 27(2) and Schedule 18 set out the prescribed amounts; article 27(3) and Schedule 19 set out the premiums and article 27(6) and Schedule 20 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Part 7 of the Order provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/632).

In accordance with section 150(8) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary (Cm [ ]) giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.

A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no new impact on the costs of business, charities and the voluntary sector.