Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland
2012 No. 116
Social Security
Statutory Maternity Pay; Statutory Sick Pay; Employment; Housing; Rates
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2012
Approved by resolution of the Assembly on 11th June 2012
Made 14th March 2012
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 132, 132A and 165(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 and now vested in the Department for Social Development.
1992 c. 8; section 132 was amended by paragraph 41 of Schedule 7 to the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (c. 49) and paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), section 132A was inserted by section 5(1) of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1 (N.I.)) and section 165(1) was amended by paragraph 49(2) of Schedule 3 to the Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/671)
See Article 8(b) of S.R. 1999 No. 481
The Secretary of State has made an Order under sections 150, 150A, 151 and 189(1), (4) and (5) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992.
S.I. 2012/780
1992 c. 5
Accordingly, the Department for Social Development makes the following Order:

PART 1 INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect
1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 and, subject to paragraph (2), shall come into operation for the purposes of—
(a) this Article and Articles 2 and 6 on 1st April 2012;
(b) Article 3—
(i) in so far as it relates to any increase to which Article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2012, and
(ii) for all other purposes, on 9th April 2012;
(c) Articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 16 on 9th April 2012;
(d) Article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2012 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;
(e) Article 9 on 6th April 2012;
(f) Article 10 on 1st April 2012, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act for which purpose it shall come into operation on 9th April 2012;
Section 35A was inserted by Article 50(3) of the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147 (N.I. 11)) and subsection (1) was substituted by section 4(1)(a) of the Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10 (N.I.))
(g) Article 11 on 1st April 2012;
(h) Articles 14, 15 and 27 on 12th April 2012;
(i) Articles 17 to 19, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;
(j) Articles 20 and 21, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 2nd April 2012, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2012;
(k) Articles 22 to 24, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—
(i) for the purposes of Article 22(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which Article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2012, and
(ii) for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;
(l) Article 25, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and
(m) Article 26, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012 and, for the purpose of this sub-paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations.
(2) The changes made—
(a) in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and
(b) by Article 22(c), in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in Article 6(10),
shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in Article 6.

Interpretation
2. (1) In this Order—
“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992;
1992 c. 7
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993;
1993 c. 49
“the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;
S.R. 1996 No. 520
“the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008;
S.R. 2008 No. 280; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 2008 Nos. 413 and 503, S.R. 2009 No. 338, S.R. 2010 No. 340 and S.R. 2011 Nos. 119 and 368
“the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006;
S.R. 2006 No. 405; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 2008 No. 378, S.R. 2009 No. 382 and S.R. 2011 Nos. 119, 136 and 357
“the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006;
S.R. 2006 No. 406; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 2008 No. 498 and S.R. 2011 No. 119
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987;
S.R. 1987 No. 459; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 1988 Nos. 146 and 318, S.R. 1990 Nos. 213 and 346, S.R. 1995 Nos. 301 and 434, S.R. 1996 Nos. 199, 288 and 476, S.R. 1997 Nos. 3 and 165, S.R. 1998 No. 112, S.R. 1999 Nos. 371 (C. 28), 382 and 472 (C. 36), S.R. 2000 Nos. 4, 71 and 367, S.R. 2001 No. 406, S.R. 2002 Nos. 132 and 323, S.R. 2003 Nos. 191 and 261, S.R. 2004 Nos. 394 and 461, S.R. 2005 No. 580, S.R. 2006 No. 128, S.R. 2007 Nos. 154, 396 and 475, S.R. 2008 No. 503, S.R. 2010 Nos. 69 and 340 and S.R. 2011 No. 119
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;
S.R. 1996 No. 198; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 1996 Nos. 288, 356, 358 and 476, S.R. 1997 No. 3, S.R. 1998 No. 112, S.R. 1999 Nos. 382 and 428 (C. 32), S.R. 2000 Nos. 71, 350 and 367, S.R. 2001 Nos. 120 and 406, S.R. 2002 No. 323, S.R. 2003 No. 261, S.R. 2004 Nos. 394 and 461, S.R. 2005 No. 536, S.R. 2006 No. 128, S.R 2007 Nos. 154 and 475, S.R. 2008 Nos.112, 286 and 503, S.R. 2009 No. 261, S.R. 2010 Nos. 103 and 340 and S.R. 2011 No.119
“the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003.
S.R. 2003 No. 28; relevant amending Rules are S.R. 2004 Nos. 394 and 461, S.R. 2005 No. 580, S.R. 2006 Nos. 97 and 359, S.R. 2008 No. 503, S.R. 2010 No. 340 and S.R. 2011 No. 119
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.
1954 c. 33 (N.I.)
(3) For the purposes of this Order and notwithstanding section 39(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954, where a period of time is expressed to begin on, or to be reckoned from, a particular day, that day shall be included in the period.

PART 2 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act
3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arts. 3-19 revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26

Rates or amounts of certain pensions or allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act
4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act
5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Workmen’s compensation
7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earnings limits
8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Statutory sick pay
9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Statutory maternity pay
10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ordinary and additional statutory paternity pay and statutory adoption pay
11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Graduated retirement benefit
12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disability living allowance
13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Age addition to long-term incapacity benefit
14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases
15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bereavement benefits
16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 3 INCOME SUPPORT AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for income support
17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income support transitional protection
18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relevant sum for income support
19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Housing benefit
20. (1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 5 and 6 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
(2) In regulation 24(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis) the sums of £175∙00 and £300∙00 remain the same.
(3) In regulation 72 (non-dependant deductions)—
Regulation 72(1) and (2) was amended by Article 20(3) of S.R. 2011 No. 119
(a) in paragraph (1) for “£60∙60”, “£8∙60”, “£9∙40” and “£2∙85” substitute “£73∙85”, “£9∙90”, “£11∙45” and “£3∙30”, respectively; and
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. 20(3)(b)(i)(v) revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26
(ii) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£122∙00”, “£180∙00” and “£21∙55” substitute “£124∙00”, “£183∙00” and “£26∙25” respectively,
(iii) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£180∙00”, “£234∙00” and “£29∙60” substitute “£183∙00”, “£238∙00” and “£36∙10” respectively,
(iv) in sub-paragraph (d) for “£234∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£48∙45” substitute “£238∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£59∙05” respectively,
(v) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(vi) in sub-paragraph (f) for “£180∙00” substitute “£183∙00”,
(vii) in sub-paragraph (g) for “£180∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£5∙70” substitute “£183∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£6∙55” respectively, and
(viii) in sub-paragraph (h) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£7∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£8∙25” respectively.
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. 20(4)-(10) revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit
21. (1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this Article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and for this purpose a reference in this Article to a numbered regulation or Schedule is a reference to the regulation of, or Schedule to, the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. 21(2) revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26
(3) In regulation 53 (non-dependant deductions)—
Regulation 53(1) and (2) was amended by Article 21(3) of S.R. 2011 No. 119
(a) in paragraph (1) for “£60∙60”, “£8∙60”, “£9∙40” and “£2∙85” substitute “£73∙85”, “£9∙90”, “£11∙45” and “£3∙30” respectively; and
(b) in paragraph (2)—
(i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. 21(3)(b)(i)-(v) revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26
(ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(v) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(vi) in sub-paragraph (f) for “£180∙00” substitute “£183∙00”,
(vii) in sub-paragraph (g) for “£180∙00”, “£310∙00” and “£5∙70” substitute “£183∙00”, “£316∙00” and “£6∙55” respectively, and
(viii) in sub-paragraph (h) for “£310∙00”, “£387∙00” and “£7∙20” substitute “£316∙00”, “£394∙00” and “£8∙25” respectively.
(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. 21(4)-(9) revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26
(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 4 JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance
22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arts. 22-27 revoked (11.4.2013) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 (revoked) 2013 (S.R. 2013/69), arts. 1(1)(h), 26

Applicable amounts for jobseeker’s allowance
23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prescribed sum for jobseeker’s allowance
24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 5 STATE PENSION CREDIT

State pension credit
25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 6 EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for employment and support allowance
26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART 7 REVOCATION

Revocation
27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on 14th March 2012
(L.S.)
Anne McCleary
A senior officer of the Department for Social Development

SCHEDULE 1 Provisions of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act as amended by this Order
Article 3(1)

PART I CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit		Weekly rate	
2. Paragraphs 2 and 2A were substituted for paragraph 2 by Article 4(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a) lower rate	£74∙80
		(a) higher rate	£88∙55.
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	£99∙15.	
5. Paragraph 5 was amended by paragraph 18(11) of Schedule 2 to the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.	£64∙40.	

PART II BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT
Part II was substituted by Article 51(2) of the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999
Bereavement payment.	£2,000∙00

PART III NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit		Weekly rate	
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a) higher rate	£77∙45
		(a) lower rate	£51∙85
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).	
2.	Severe disablement allowance.	£69∙00.	
3.	Age related addition.	(a) higher rate	£11∙70
		(a) middle rate	£5∙90
		(a) lower rate	£5∙90
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).	
4. Paragraph 4 was amended by Article 2(2)(a)(vi) of S.R. 2002 No. 321	Carer’s allowance.	£58∙45.	
6.	Category C retirement pension.	(a) lower rate	£38∙50
		(a) higher rate	£64∙40
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).	
7.	Category D retirement pension.	The higher rate for Category C retirement pensions under paragraph 6 above.	
8.	Age addition (to a pension of any category, and otherwise under section 79).	£0∙25.	

PART IV INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS
Benefit to which increase applies		Increase for qualifying child	Increase for adult dependant
(1)		(2)	(3)
		£	£
1A. Paragraph 1A was inserted and paragraph 2 substituted by Article 4(5) of the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (Northern Ireland) Order 1994	Short-term incapacity benefit—		
	(a) where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11∙35	44∙85
	(a) where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11∙35	55∙45
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	11∙35	57∙60
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.	11∙35	—
4A. Paragraph 4A was inserted by paragraph 13 of Schedule 8 to the Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999	Widowed parent’s allowance.	11∙35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.	11∙35	61∙85
6.	Category C retirement pension.	11∙35	37∙05
8.	Severe disablement allowance.	11∙35	34∙60
9. Paragraph 9 was amended by Article 2(2)(a)(vii) of S.R. 2002 No. 321	Carer’s allowance.	11∙35	34∙40

PART V RATE OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT
Description of benefit, etc.		Rate
1. Paragraphs 1, 4 and 12 were amended by paragraph 41 of Schedule 1 to the Child Benefit Act 2005	Disablement pension (weekly rates).	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using— (a) column (2) for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase of benefit in respect of a dependant; (b) column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled; TABLE Degree of disablement Amount (1) (2) (3) Per cent. £ £ 100 158∙10 96∙90 90 142∙29 87∙21 80 126∙48 77∙52 70 110∙67 67∙83 60 94∙86 58∙14 50 79∙05 48∙45 40 63∙24 38∙76 30 47∙43 29∙07 20 31∙62 19∙38	
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a) except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	£63∙30
		(a) in any case of exceptionally severe disablement	£126∙60
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).	£63∙30	
4.	Maximum of aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents.	(a) for any period during which the beneficiary is over the age of 18 or is entitled to an increase in benefit in respect of a dependant	£158∙10
		(a) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled	£96∙90
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.	£97∙75	
6.	Increase under paragraph 3 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of unemployability supplement.	(a) if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	£20∙25
		(a) if head (a) above does not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 40 and he had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	£20∙25
		(a) if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	£13∙00
		(a) if heads (a), (b) and (c) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 50 and had not attained pensionable age before 6th April 1979	£13∙00
		(a) in any other case	£6∙50
7.	Increase under paragraph 4 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.	£11∙35	
8.	Increase under paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 of weekly rate of disablement pension.	£58∙45	
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.	£10,500∙00	
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates).	(a) initial rate	£57∙65
		(a) higher permanent rate	£107∙45
		(a) lower permanent rate	30 per cent.
		of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)	
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7)	
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£107∙45	
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	£11∙35.

SCHEDULE 2 Part I of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 17(3)

PART I PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1. The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(a) and 18(1)(a) and (b) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).
Column (1)	Column (2)
Person or Couple	Amount
(1) Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) were substituted by regulation 2 of S.R. 1990 No. 213 and amended by paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to S.R. 1996 No. 199 and regulation 2(7)(a) of S.R. 2007 No. 154 Single claimant aged—	(1)
(a) except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;	(a) £56∙25;
(b) less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	(c) £56∙25;
(d) not less than 18 but less than 25;	(d) £56∙25;
(e) not less than 25.	(e) £71∙00.
(2) Lone parent aged—	(2)	
(a) except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;	(a) £56∙25;
(b) less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	(c) £56∙25;
(d) not less than 18.	(d) £71∙00.
(3) Sub-paragraph (3) was substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to S.R. 1996 No. 199 and amended by regulation 2(9) of S.R. 2010 No. 69 Couple—	(3)
(a) where both members are aged less than 18 and— (i) at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child, (ii) had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance, (iii) the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18), or (iv) there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order (persons under 18: severe hardship);	(a) £84∙95;
(b) where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;	(c) £56∙25;
(d) where both members are aged not less than 18;	(d) £111∙45;
(e) where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— (i) qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance, or who would so qualify if he were not a member of a couple, (ii) satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, or (iii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;	(e) £111∙45;
(f) where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— (i) would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple, (ii) does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and (iii) is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order;	(f) £56∙25;
(g) where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— (i) would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA or income-related employment and support allowance if he were not a member of a couple, (ii) does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and (iii) is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Jobseekers Order.	(g) £71∙00.
2. (1) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).
Sub-paragraph (1) was amended by regulation 18 of S.R. 1988 No. 318, regulation 2 of S.R. 1996 No. 476, regulation 2(1)(b) of S.R. 1999 No. 382 and regulation 2(8) of S.R. 2006 No. 128
Column (1)	Column (2)
Child or young person	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	
(a) beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a) £64∙99;
(a) beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(a) £64∙99.

SCHEDULE 3 Part IV of Schedule 2 to the Income Support Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 17(5)

PART IV WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Premium	Amount
15. (2) Sub-paragraphs (2), (2A) and (3) were substituted by regulation 24(5)(g) of S.R. 2003 No. 191 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	(2) £106∙45.
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A) £106∙45.
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3) £106∙45.
(4) Sub-paragraph (4) was amended by regulation 2(7)(h) of S.R. 2007 No. 154 Disability premium—	(4)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	(a) £30∙35;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).	(b) £43∙25.
(5) Sub-paragraph (5) was amended by regulation 30(e) of S.R. 1988 No. 146 and paragraph 1 of the Schedule to S.R. 2002 No. 323 Severe disability premium—	(5)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);	(a) £58∙20;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—	(b)
(i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A),	(i) £58∙20,
(ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(6) Disabled child premium.	(6) £56∙63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7) Sub-paragraph (7) was added by regulation 6(e) of S.R. 1990 No. 346 Carer premium.	(7) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8) Sub-paragraph (8) was added by regulation 2(c)(iii) of S.R. 2000 No. 367 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8) (a) £22∙89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; (b) £14∙80 in respect of each person who is neither— (i) a child or young person, nor (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; (c) £21∙30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 4 Applicable amounts specified in the Income Support Regulations
Article 17(7)
Column (1)	Column (2)
Provisions in Income Support Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1) Regulation 22A was inserted by regulation 13 of S.R. 1996 No. 199 and paragraph (1) was amended by Article 9(2)(a) of S.R. 1999 No. 371 (C. 28), regulation 4(2)(a) of S.R. 2000 No. 4, paragraph 7 of Part I of the Schedule to S.R. 2002 No. 132 and regulation 4(4) of S.R. 2007 No. 396	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3 Schedule 3 was substituted by Schedule 1 to S.R. 1995 No. 301; relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 1995 No. 434, S.R. 2001 No. 406 and S.R. 2004 No. 461 , paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8)	100 per cent. of the eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula— A x B52
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5) Paragraph 11 is modified in relation to certain persons so that it applies as if the reference to £100,000 were to £200,000 (see S.R. 2008 No. 503)	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11) Paragraph 11(11) was inserted by regulation 2(3)(g)(iii) of S.R. 1995 No. 434	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— R x ST
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2) Paragraph 12 was substituted by regulation 2(c) of S.R. 2004 No. 461 and amended by regulation 2(3)(c) of S.R. 2007 No. 475, regulation 2(2)(b) of S.R. 2008 No. 503 and regulation 2 of S.R. 2010 No. 340	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A Paragraph 2A was substituted by regulation 3(5)(b) of S.R. 2005 No. 580	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil
Schedule 7, paragraph 15 Paragraph 15 was substituted by regulation 5(10)(b) of S.R. 2000 No. 71	Nil.

SCHEDULE 5 Part I of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 20(5)

PART I PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1. The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 20(a) and 21(a) and (b)—
Column (1)	Column (2)
Person or Couple	Amount
(1) Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3) were substituted by regulation 3(17)(a) of S.R. 2008 No. 378 Single claimant who—	(1)
(a) is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;	(a) £71∙00;
(b) is aged not less than 25;	(b) £71∙00;
(c) is aged less than 25.	(b) £56∙25.
(2) Lone parent who—	(2)
(a) is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;	(a) £71∙00;
(b) is aged not less than 18;	(b) £71∙00;
(c) is aged less than 18.	(c) £56∙25.
(3) Couple where—	(3)
(a) the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;	(a) £111∙45;
(b) at least one member is aged not less than 18;	(b) £111∙45;
(c) both members are aged less than 18.	(c) £84∙95.
2. (1) The amount specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 20(b) and 21(c)—
Column (1)	Column (2)
Child or young person	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	
(a) beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a) £64∙99;
(a) beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(a) £64∙99.

SCHEDULE 6 Part IV of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 20(7)

PART IV AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Premium	Amount
20. (5) Disability premium—	(5)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);	(a) £30∙35;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).	(b) £43∙25.
(6) Severe disability premium—	(6)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);	(a) £58∙20;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(b)—	(b)
(i) in a case where there is someone in receipt of carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 14(5);	(i) £58∙20;
(ii) in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(7) Disabled child premium.	(7) £56∙63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 is satisfied.
(8) Carer premium.	(8) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Sub-paragraph (9) was amended by regulation 4(7)(b) of S.R. 2011 No. 136 Enhanced disability premium.	(9) (a) £22∙89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; (b) £14∙80 in respect of each person who is neither— (i) a child or young person, nor (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; (c) £21∙30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 7 Part I of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 21(5)

PART I PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1. The amount specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 20—
Column (1)	Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage	Amount
(1) Single claimant or lone parent aged—	(1)
(a) under 65;	(a) £142∙70;
(b) 65 or over.	(b) £161∙25.
(2) Couple—	(2)
(a) both members aged under 65;	(a) £217∙90;
(b) one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b) £241∙65.
(3) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and none of the members of the marriage have attained the age of 65—	(3)
(a) for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a) £217∙90;
(b) for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b) £75∙20.
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members are aged 65 or over—	(4)
(a) for the claimant and the other party to the marriage;	(a) £241∙65;
(b) for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b) £80∙40.
2. (1) The amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 20—
Column (1)	Column (2)
Child or young person	Amount
Persons in respect of the period—	
(a) beginning on that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a) £64∙99;
(a) beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(a) £64∙99.

SCHEDULE 8 Part IV of Schedule 4 to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 21(7)

PART IV AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Premium	Amount
12. (1) Severe disability premium—	(1)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	(a) £58∙20;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	(b)
(i) in a case where there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(7);	(i) £58∙20;
(ii) in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(2) Enhanced disability premium.	(2) £22∙89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.
(3) Disabled child premium.	(3) £56∙63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4) Carer premium.	(4) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.

SCHEDULE 9 Part I of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 23(3)

PART I PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1. The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages).
Paragraph 1 was amended by regulation 16 of S.R. 1996 No. 356, paragraph 53(2) of Schedule 2 to S.R. 2000 No. 350, paragraph 23(11)(a) of Schedule 3 to S.R. 2005 No. 536, regulation 3(8)(a) of S.R. 2007 No. 154, regulation 4(13)(a) and (b) of S.R. 2008 No. 112, regulation 19(24)(a) to (d) of S.R. 2008 No. 286 and regulation 3 of S.R. 2009 No. 261
Column (1)	Column (2)
Person or Couple	Amount
(1) Single claimant aged—	(1)
(a) except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;	(a) £56∙25;
(b) less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who— (i) is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (ii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part III;	(c) £56∙25;
(d) not less than 18 but less than 25;	(d) £56∙25;
(e) not less than 25.	(e) £71∙00.
(2) Lone parent aged—	(2)
(a) except where head (b) or (c) applies, less than 18;	(a) £56∙25;
(b) less than 18 who falls within regulation 57(2) and who— (i) is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (ii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part III;	(c) £56∙25;
(d) not less than 18.	(d) £71∙00.
(3) Couple—	(3)
(a) where both members are aged less than 18 and— (i) at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; (ii) had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applied; (iii) had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applied and his partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it; (iv) they are married or civil partners and one member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies and the other member is registered in accordance with regulation 62; (iva) they are married or civil partners and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; (v) there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of each member; (vi) there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (vii) there is a direction under Article 18 of the Order in respect of one of them and the other satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;	(a) £84∙95;
(b) where both members are aged less than 18 and sub-paragraph (3)(a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within regulation 57(2) and either— (i) is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (ii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;	(b) £56∙25;
(c) where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) of sub-paragraph (3) applies but one member of the couple— (i) is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (ii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order;	(c) £56∙25;
(d) where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a), (b) or (c) of sub-paragraph (3) does not apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a);	(d) £56∙25;
(e) where— (i) both members are aged not less than 18, or (ii) one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person who is— (aa) under 18, and (bb) treated as being responsible for a child;	(e) £111∙45;
(f) where paragraph (e) does not apply and one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— (i) is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies, or (ii) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, or (iii) satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or would do so if he were not a member of a couple other than the requirement to make a claim for it; or (iv) satisfies requirements for entitlement to an income-related employment and support allowance other than the requirement to make a claim for it;	(f) £111∙45;
(g) where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— (i) to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or (ii) who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and (iii) does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it;	(g) £56∙25;
(h) where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— (i) to whom none of regulations 59 to 61 applies, or (ii) who is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of the Order, and (iii) does not satisfy requirements for entitlement to income support or an income-related employment and support allowance disregarding the requirement to make a claim for it.	(h) £71∙00.
2. (1) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).
Sub-paragraph (1) was amended by regulation 2 of S.R. 1996 No. 476, regulation 2(1)(b) of S.R. 1999 No. 382 and regulation 4(10) of S.R. 2006 No. 128
Column (1)	Column (2)
Child or young person	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	
(a) beginning on, and including, that person’s date of birth and ending on the day preceding the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday;	(a) £64∙99;
(a) beginning on, and including, the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday.	(a) £64∙99.

SCHEDULE 10 Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 23(5)

PART IV WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
Premium	Amount
20. (2) Sub-paragraph (2) was amended by regulation 5(5)(e) of S.R. 2010 No. 103 Pensioner premium for persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit—	(2)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(a);	(a) £71∙70;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b);	(b) £106∙45;
(c) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c).	(c) £106∙45.
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11.	(3) £106∙45.
(4) Higher pensioner premium—	(4)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a);	(a) £71∙70;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c).	(b) £106∙45.
(5) Sub-paragraph (5) was amended by regulation 3(8)(g) of S.R. 2007 No. 154 Disability premium—	(5)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a);	(a) £30∙35;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c).	(b) £43∙25.
(6) Sub-paragraph (6) was amended by paragraph 1 of the Schedule to S.R. 2002 No. 323 Severe disability premium—	(6)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1);	(a) £58∙20;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(2)—	(b)
(i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if any partner of the claimant satisfies that condition by virtue of paragraph 15(5);	(i) £58∙20;
(ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(7) Disabled child premium.	(7) £56∙63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied.
(8) Carer premium.	(8) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9) Sub-paragraph (9) was added by regulation 4(c)(iii) of S.R. 2000 No. 367 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied.	(9) (a) £22∙89 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; (b) £14∙80 in respect of each person who is neither— (i) a child or young person, nor (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; (c) £21∙30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 11 Part IVB of Schedule 1 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 23(6)

PART IVB WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART IVA
Part IVB was inserted by paragraph 53(4) of Schedule 2 to S.R. 2000 No. 350 and amended by regulation 4(c)(vi) of S.R. 2000 No. 367, regulation 2(7) of S.R. 2001 No. 120, paragraph 1 of the Schedule to S.R. 2002 No. 323, regulation 3(8)(l) of S.R. 2007 No. 154 and regulation 5(5)(j) of S.R. 2010 No. 103
Premium	Amount
20M. (1) Pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple has attained the qualifying age for state pension credit and the condition in paragraph 20E is satisfied.	(1) £106∙45.
(2) Higher pensioner premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F.	(2) £106∙45.
(3) Disability premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1).	(3) £43∙25.
(4) Severe disability premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20I(1)—	(4)
(i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if either member satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 20I(4);	(i) £58∙20;
(ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(5) Carer premium.	(5) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J.
(6) Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied.	(6) £21∙30 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple.

SCHEDULE 12 Applicable amounts specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations
Article 23(8)
Column (1)	Column (2)
Provisions in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1) Regulation 145(1) was amended by regulation 13(a) of S.R. 1996 No. 356 and regulation 28 of S.R. 1996 No. 358	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 146G(1) Regulation 146G was inserted by regulation 2(3) of S.R. 2000 No. 350	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9 Paragraph 9 was substituted by regulation 2(2) of S.R. 2001 No. 406 and amended by regulation 3(b) of S.R. 2004 No. 461	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula— A x B52
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4) Paragraph 10 is modified in relation to certain persons so that it applies as if the reference to £100,000 were to £200,000 (see S.R. 2008 No. 503)	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— R x ST
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2) Paragraph 11 was substituted by regulation 3(c) of S.R. 2004 No. 461 and amended by regulation 4(c) of S.R. 2007 No. 475, regulation 2(2)(b) of S.R. 2008 No. 503 and regulation 2 of S.R. 2010 No. 340	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 4, paragraph 4	Nil.
Schedule 4, paragraph 14 Paragraph 14 was substituted by regulation 10(7)(b) of S.R. 2000 No. 71	Nil.
Schedule 4A Schedule 4A was inserted by paragraph 57 of Schedule 2 to S.R. 2000 No. 350 , paragraph 3	Nil.

SCHEDULE 13 Other amounts specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations
Article 25(6)
Column (1)	Column (2)
Provisions in State Pension Credit Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 6(3)(a)	Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)	Nil.
Regulation 7(3)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula— A x B52
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(2) Paragraph 8(2) is modified in relation to certain persons so that it applies as if the reference to £100,000 were to £200,000 (see S.R. 2008 No. 503)	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 2, paragraph 8(8)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— R x ST
Schedule 2, paragraph 9(2) Paragraph 9 was substituted by regulation 4(c) of S.R. 2004 No. 461 and amended by regulation 5(b) of S.R. 2007 No. 475, regulation 2(2)(b) of S.R. 2008 No. 503 and regulation 2 of S.R. 2010 No. 340	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 3, paragraph 2 Paragraph 2 was substituted by regulation 7(5) of S.R. 2005 No. 580 and amended by regulation 5(5) of S.R. 2006 No. 97	Nil.

SCHEDULE 14 Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 26(2)

PART 1 PRESCRIBED AMOUNTS
1.  The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages).
Paragraph 1 was amended by regulation 3(29) of S.R. 2008 No. 413, regulation 8(15) of S.R. 2009 No. 338 and regulation 5(5)(a) of S.R. 2011 No. 368
Column (1)	Column (2)
Person or Couple	Amount
(1) Single claimant—	(1)
(a) who satisfies the conditions set out in section 2(2) or (3) or 4(4) or (5) of the Act;	(a) £71∙00;
(b) aged not less than 25;	(b) £71∙00;
(c) aged less than 25.	(c) £56∙25.
(2) Lone parent or a person who has no partner and who is responsible for and a member of the same household as a young person—	(2)
(a) who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act;	(a) £71∙00;
(b) aged not less than 18;	(b) £71∙00;
(c) aged less than 18.	(c) £56∙25;
(3) Couple—	(3)
(a) where both members are aged not less than 18;	(a) £111∙45;
(b) where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— (i) if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it, (ii) if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to an income-related allowance, (iii) satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18), or (iv) is the subject of a direction under Article 18 of that Order (persons under 18: severe hardship);	(b) £111∙45;
(c) where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and— (i) at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child, (ii) had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance, (iii) had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to income support other than the requirement to make a claim for it, (iv) the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, or (v) there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under Article 18 of that Order;	(c) £111∙45;
(d) where both members are aged less than 18 and— (i) at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child, (ii) had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance, (iii) had they not been members of a couple the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements for entitlement to income support other than a requirement to make a claim for it, (iv) the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, or (v) there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under Article 18 of that Order;	(d) £84∙95;
(e) where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— (i) would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple, (ii) would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple, (iii) does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and (iv) is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of that Order;	(e) £71∙00;
(f) where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— (i) would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple, (ii) would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple, (iii) does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and (iv) is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of that Order;	(f) £71∙00;
(g) where the claimant satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act and both members are aged less than 18 and head (c) does not apply;	(g) £71∙00;
(h) where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— (i) would not qualify for an income-related allowance if the person were not a member of a couple, (ii) would not qualify for income support if the person were not a member of a couple, (iii) does not satisfy the requirements of Article 5(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Order, and (iv) is not the subject of a direction under Article 18 of that Order;	(h) £56∙25;
(i) where both members are aged less than 18 and head (d) does not apply.	(i) £56∙25.

SCHEDULE 15 Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations as amended by this Order
Article 26(3)

PART 3 WEEKLY AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART 2
Premium	Amount
11. (1) Pensioner premium for a person to whom paragraph 5 applies who—	(1)
(a) is a single claimant and—	(a)
(i) is entitled to the work-related activity component,	(i) £43∙55;
(ii) is entitled to the support component, or	(ii) £37∙65;
(iii) is not entitled to either of those components;	(iii) £71∙70;
(b) is a member of a couple and—	(b)
(i) is entitled to the work-related activity component,	(i) £78∙30;
(ii) is entitled to the support component, or	(ii) £72∙40;
(iii) is not entitled to either of those components	(iii) £106∙45.
(2) Severe disability premium—	(2)
(a) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	(a) £58∙20;
(b) where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	(b)
(i) if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance or if the person or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 6(5),	(i) £58∙20;
(ii) if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.	(ii) £116∙40.
(3) Carer Premium	(3) £32∙60 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1).
(4) Enhanced disability premium where the condition in paragraph 7 is satisfied.	(4) (a) £14∙80 in respect of each person who is neither— (i) a child or young person, nor (ii) a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage, in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 7 is satisfied; (b) £21∙30 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the condition specified in paragraph 7 is satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage.

SCHEDULE 16 Applicable amounts specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations
Article 26(6)
Column (1)	Column (2)
Provisions in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations	Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula— A x B52
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4) Paragraph 12 is modified in relation to certain persons so that it applies as if the reference to £100,000 were to £200,000 (see S.R. 2008 No. 503)	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— R x ST
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2) Paragraph 13 was amended by regulation 2(2)(b) of S.R. 2008 No. 503 and regulation 2 of S.R. 2010 No. 340	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010 varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).

EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which corresponds to an Order (S.I. 2012/780) made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under sections 150 and 150A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, alters the rates and amounts of certain social security benefits and other sums.
Part 2 relates to social security benefits and pensions.
Article 3 and Schedule 1 alter the rates of benefits and increases of benefit (except those referred to in Article 3(1)(b) and (2)) specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (“the Contributions and Benefits Act”).
Article 4 increases the rates and amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act.
Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension under sections 11(1) and 13(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (“the Pension Schemes Act”) on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.
Article 6 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are altered.
Article 7 increases the rate of certain workmen’s compensation in respect of employment before 5th July 1948.
Article 8 increases earnings limits for child dependency increases.
Article 9 increases the rate of statutory sick pay.
Article 10 increases the rate of statutory maternity pay.
Article 11 increases the rates of ordinary and additional statutory paternity pay and statutory adoption pay.
Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.
Article 13 increases the rates of disability living allowance.
Article 14 increases the rates of age addition excepting those referred to in Article 14(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit which are reduced, if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35, and increased, if on the qualifying date the beneficiary had attained the age of 35 but was under the age of 45.
Article 15 increases the rates of transitional invalidity allowance excepting those referred to in Article 15(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit which are reduced for higher and middle rate cases and increased for lower rate cases.
Article 16 increases the rates of widowed mother’s allowance, widow’s pension, widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance.
Part 3 relates to income support and housing benefit.
Article 17 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 17(3) and Schedule 2 set out the personal allowances; Article 17(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums; and Article 17(7) and Schedule 4 set out other miscellaneous amounts.
Article 18 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.
Article 19 increases the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.
Article 20 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit. Article 20(5) and Schedule 5 set out the personal allowances and Article 20(7) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.
Article 21 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 21(5) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and Article 21(6) and (7) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.
Part 4 relates to jobseeker’s allowance.
Article 22 increases the age-related amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance.
Article 23 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 23(3) and Schedule 9 set out the personal allowances; Article 23(4) and (5) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums; Article 23(6) and Schedule 11 set out the amounts of premiums relevant to joint-claim couples; and Article 23(8) and Schedule 12 set out other miscellaneous amounts.
Article 24 increases the sum by which any income-based jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.
Part 5 relates to state pension credit.
Article 25 and Schedule 13 specify sums relevant to state pension credit.
Part 6 relates to employment and support allowance.
Article 26 sets out the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance. Article 26(2) and Schedule 14 set out the prescribed amounts; Article 26(3) and Schedule 15 set out the premiums; and Article 26(6) and Schedule 16 set out other miscellaneous amounts.
Part 7 relates to a revocation.
Article 27 revokes the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2011.

Art. 1 in operation at 1.4.2012, see art. 1(1)(a)
Art. 2 in operation at 1.4.2012, see art. 1(1)(a)
Art. 20 in operation at 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Art. 20 in operation at 2.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Art. 21 in operation at 1.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Art. 21 in operation at 2.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 1 in operation at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(b)(i)
Sch. 1 in operation at 9.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(b)(ii)
Sch. 2 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(i)
Sch. 3 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(i)
Sch. 4 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(i)
Sch. 5 in operation at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 5 in operation at 2.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 6 in operation at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 6 in operation at 2.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 7 in operation at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 7 in operation at 2.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 8 in operation at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 8 in operation at 2.4.2012 in so far as not already in force, see art. 1(1)(j)
Sch. 9 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(k)(ii)
Sch. 10 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(k)(ii
Sch. 11 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(k)(ii)
Sch. 12 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(k)(ii)
Sch. 13 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(l)
Sch. 14 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(m)
Sch. 15 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(m)
Sch. 16 comes into force in accordance with art. 1(1)(m)