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 unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
(2) In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) “£175.00” remains unchanged; and
(b)in sub-paragraph (b) “£300.00” remains unchanged.
(3) In regulation 55(1) (non-dependant deductions)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£47.75” substitute “£60.60”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£7.40” substitute “£9.40”;
(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£120.00” substitute “£122.00”;
(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£120.00”, “£178.00” and “£17.00” substitute “£122.00”, “£180.00” and “£21.55” respectively;
(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£178.00”, “£231.00” and “£23.35” substitute “£180.00”, “£234.00” and “£29.60” respectively;
(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£231.00”, “£306.00” and “£38.20” substitute “£234.00”, “£310.00” and “£48.45” respectively; and
(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£43.50” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£55.20” respectively.
(4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£23.35”, “£23.35”, “£11.80”, “£15.50”, “£15.50”, “£7.80” and “£2.85” substitute “£24.05”, “£24.05”, “£12.15”, “£16.00”, “£16.00”, “£8.05” and “£2.95” respectively.
(5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) “£21.55” remains unchanged;
(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) “£2.50” remains unchanged; and
(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) “£1.75” remains unchanged.
(6) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
(7) In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (1) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
(8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
(9) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
(10) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5(3) (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Regulation 55 was substituted by S.I. 2007/2869 and amended by S.I. 2009/497.
Relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2010/2449.
Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2008/3157 and 2010/793.