After regulation 4B7 of the principal Regulations (forwarding claims and information) there shall be inserted—

“Electronic claims for benefit4C.

(1)

Any claim for benefit in relation to which this regulation applies, and any certificate, notice, information or evidence given in connection with that claim, may be made or given by means of an electronic communication, in accordance with the provisions set out in Schedule 9C.

(2)

This regulation applies in relation to child benefit.”.