15(1)Section 35 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
(2)In the definition of “claimant”, at the end insert “except that in relation to a joint-claim couple claiming a joint-claim jobseeker’s allowance it means the couple, or each member of the couple, as the context requires;”.
(3)After the definition of “job-seeking period” insert—
““joint-claim couple” and “joint-claim jobseeker’s allowance” have the meanings given by section 1(4);”.
(4)After the definition of “married couple” insert—
““the nominated member”, in relation to a joint-claim couple, shall be construed in accordance with section 3B(4);”.