Amendment of Schedule 3 to the Assessment Regulations5.

(1)

In Schedule 3 to the Assessment Regulations (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)—

(a)

in paragraph 28H—

(i)

in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), for the amount “£4.65” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£4.85”; and

(ii)

in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), for the amount “£6.95” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£7.20”;

(b)

after paragraph 28J, insert the following paragraph—

“28K.

Any payment made in accordance with regulations made pursuant to section 14F of the Children Act 19895 (special guardian support services) to a resident who is a prospective special guardian or a special guardian.”.