11.—(1) Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—
(a)in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in Article 8 are met);
(b)if the requirements in Article 8 are met for a period shorter than a prescribed period;
(c)for a prescribed period at the beginning of a period during which those requirements are met.
(2) A period prescribed under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed 7 days.
(3) Regulations may provide for exceptions to paragraph (1)(b) or (c).