PART 6CONSEQUENTIAL MODIFICATIONS

Definitions13

1

Paragraph (2) applies to the following provisions (which relate to interpretation)—

a

regulation 2(1) of the Council Tax Benefit Regulations;

b

regulation 2(1) of the Housing Benefit Regulations;

c

regulation 2(1) of the Housing Renewal Grants Regulations;

d

regulation 1(3) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations28.

2

Each of the provisions to which this paragraph applies has effect as if the following definition were inserted in the appropriate place—

  • “the Work for Your Benefit Pilot Scheme” means a scheme within section 17A(1) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 known by that name and provided pursuant to arrangements made by the Secretary of State that is designed to assist claimants to obtain employment, including self-employment, and which includes for any individual work experience and job search;

3

The definition of “the self-employment route” in each of the provisions mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), (b) and (d) above has effect as if—

a

at the end of sub-paragraph (a) “or” were omitted; and

b

at the end of sub-paragraph (b) “; or” and the following sub-paragraph were inserted—

c

the Work for Your Benefit Pilot Scheme;

4

The definition of “self-employment route” in the provision mentioned in paragraph (1)(c) above has effect as if —

a

in head (iii) “or” were omitted; and

b

at the end of head (iv) “; or” and the following head were inserted—

v

the Work for Your Benefit Pilot Scheme;