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17E+W+SIn section 39(1) of the Social Security Act 1998 (interpretation of Chapter II of Part I), after the definition of “appeal tribunal” insert—
““claimant”, in relation to a joint-claim couple claiming a joint-claim jobseeker’s allowance (within the meaning of the M1Jobseekers Act 1995), means the couple or either member of the couple;”.
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I1Sch. 7 para. 17 wholly in force at 19.3.2001; Sch. 7 para. 17 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 89(1)(5); Sch. 7 para. 17 in force at 19.3.2001 by S.I. 2000/2958, art. 2(2)
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