Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999(c. 30) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999

1999 CHAPTER 30

11 November 1999

Glossary

Maternity Allowance

Weekly benefit paid by the Benefits Agency to mothers-to-be who do not qualify for Statutory Maternity Pay, or who are self-employed. Section 53 extends entitlement to women earning below the Lower Earnings Limit but at least £30 a week.