EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations extend the period during which regulation 2 of the Carer’s Allowance (Coronavirus) (Breaks in Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (“the 2020 Regulations”) has effect. The regulation is to have effect until 23:59 on 31 August 2021. These Regulations also make a consequential amendment to regulation 4 of the 2020 Regulations, to reflect the extension.