The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011
A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 150(2), 150A(2) and 190(1)(a) of that Act, and approved by a resolution of each House.
PART 1INTRODUCTION
Citation, commencement and effect1.
(1)
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—
(a)
this article and articles 2, 6 and 29, on 1st April 2011;
(b)
article 3—
(i)
in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2011, and
(ii)
for all other purposes, on 11th April 2011;
(c)
articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 16, on 11th April 2011;
(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 2011, 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 2011;
(f)
(g)
article 11, on 3rd April 2011;
(h)
articles 14 and 15, on 14th April 2011;
(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 11th April 2011, 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 4th April 2011, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2011, and, in each case, immediately after the coming into force of regulations 2 and 3 respectively of the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010;
(k)
(l)
articles 24 to 26, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—
(i)
for the purposes of article 24(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2011, and
(ii)
for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;
(m)
article 27, 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 11th April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and
(n)
article 28, 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 11th April 2011, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations.
(3)
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 24(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.
Interpretation2.
In this Order—
“the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;
PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act3.
(1)
From and including the respective dates specified in article 6—
(a)
the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased; and
(b)
so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian’s allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.
(2)
The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in—
(a)
Part III, the sums specified for age related addition (higher and middle rates) and age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;
(b)
Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and
(c)
Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act4.
(1)
The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.
(2)
The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary’s retirement allowance) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.
(3)
(a)
for “£87.75” substitute “£90.45”; and
(b)
for “£97.65” substitute “£102.15”.
(4)
(a)
additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2010-2011;
(b)
(c)
(d)
shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.
(5)
The sums which, under—
(a)
(b)
shall in each case be increased by 3.1 per cent.
Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act5.
(1)
(2)
(a)
(b)
0.1 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.
Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order6.
(1)
Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3), any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 11th April 2011.
(3)
In the case of a person over pensionable age—
(a)
whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and
(b)
any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 14th April 2011.
(4)
The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 11th April 2011.
(5)
Any increases in the sums specified for—
(a)
the rate of—
(i)
Category C and Category D retirement pension,
(ii)
attendance allowance, and
(iii)
carer’s allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and
(b)
any increases in—
(i)
Category C retirement pension and carer’s allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and
(ii)
widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,
in respect of dependants,
shall in all cases take effect on 11th April 2011.
(6)
Any increases in the sums specified for—
(a)
the rate of—
(i)
carer’s allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,
(ii)
disablement benefit,
(iii)
maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,
(iv)
(v)
the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and
(b)
any increases in—
(i)
the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and
(ii)
disablement pension,
shall in all cases take effect on 13th April 2011.
(7)
(8)
The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect in all cases on 14th April 2011.
(9)
The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 13th April 2011.
(10)
(a)
except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 11th April 2011;
(b)
in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2011,
and for the purpose of this paragraph, “benefit week” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.
Increase in rates of certain compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 19487.
From and including—
(a)
(b)
substitute “£55.55”.
Earnings Limits8.
(a)
for “£200.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£205.00”; and
(b)
for “£26.00” substitute “£27.00”.
Statutory Sick Pay9.
Statutory Maternity Pay10.
Ordinary and Additional Statutory Paternity Pay, and Statutory Adoption Pay11.
(1)
(a)
in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”; and
(b)
in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£124.88” substitute “£128.73”.
(2)
Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit12.
(1)
(a)
the sum of 11.53 pence shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.; and
(b)
from and including 11th April 2011 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 11.89 pence.
(2)
(3)
(4)
The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 3.1 per cent.
Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance13.
(a)
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£71.40” substitute “£73.60”;
(b)
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£47.80” substitute “£49.30”;
(c)
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£18.95” substitute “£19.55”;
(d)
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£49.85” substitute “£51.40”; and
(e)
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£18.95” substitute “£19.55”.
Rates of age addition14.
(1)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£18.65” substitute “£19.25”; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£9.35” substitute “£9.65”.
(2)
Rates of transitional invalidity allowance15.
(1)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£18.65” substitute “£19.25”;
(b)
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£12.00” substitute “£12.40”; and
(c)
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£6.00” substitute “£6.20”.
(2)
In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit—
(a)
(b)
the sum specified in regulation 18(2)(c) shall be increased to “£5.60”.
Rates of bereavement benefits16.
(a)
in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother’s allowance and widow’s pension) for “£97.65” substitute “£100.70”; and
(b)
in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent’s allowance and bereavement allowance) for “£97.65” substitute “£100.70”.
PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support17.
(1)
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
In—
(a)
regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c) and 21(1); and
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
(3)
(4)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged.
(5)
(6)
(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.
(7)
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
Income Support Transitional Protection18.
The Relevant Sum for Income Support19.
Housing Benefit20.
(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 unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
In regulation 27(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)
(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)
(7)
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
(b)
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(c)
(8)
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
(9)
(a)
in paragraph 25 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and
(b)
in paragraph 26 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.
(10)
(11)
In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit21.
(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)
(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)
(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)
Council Tax Benefit22.
(1)
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 and 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
In regulation 17(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 58 (non-dependant deductions)—
(a)
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£6.95” substitute “£8.60”;
(b)
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.85”;
(c)
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£178.00” substitute “£180.00”;
(d)
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£178.00”, “£306.00” and “£4.60” substitute “£180.00”, “£310.00” and “£5.70” respectively; and
(e)
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£5.80” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£7.20” respectively.
(4)
(5)
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
(b)
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(c)
(6)
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
(7)
(a)
in paragraph 25 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and
(b)
in paragraph 26 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.
(8)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£175.00” substitute “£177.00”; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£175.00” and “£228.00” substitute “£177.00” and “£231.00” respectively.
(9)
(10)
In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit23.
(1)
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
In regulation 20(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 42 (non-dependant deductions)—
(a)
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£6.95” substitute “£8.60”;
(b)
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£2.30” substitute “£2.85”;
(c)
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£178.00” substitute “£180.00”;
(d)
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£178.00”, “£306.00” and “£4.60” substitute “£180.00”, “£310.00” and “£5.70” respectively; and
(e)
in paragraph (2)(c) for “£306.00”, “£382.00” and “£5.80” substitute “£310.00”, “£387.00” and “£7.20” respectively.
(4)
The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
(5)
In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(b)
(6)
The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
(7)
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) “£17.10” remains unchanged.
(8)
(9)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£175.00” substitute “£177.00”; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£175.00” and “£228.00” substitute “£177.00” and “£231.00” respectively.
PART 4JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE
Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance24.
(a)
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£51.85” substitute “£53.45”;
(b)
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£51.85” substitute “£53.45”; and
(c)
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£65.45” substitute “£67.50”.
Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance25.
(1)
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 13 to 16 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
In—
(a)
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
(3)
(4)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£17.40” remains unchanged; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£17.40” remains unchanged.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(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.
(8)
The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 16 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance26.
PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit27.
(1)
The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 17 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
(a)
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£202.40” substitute “£209.70”;
(b)
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£132.60” substitute “£137.35”;
(c)
in paragraph (5)(a) for “£53.65” substitute “£55.30”;
(d)
in paragraph (5)(b) for “£107.30” substitute “£110.60”; and
(e)
in paragraph (8) for “£30.05” substitute “£31.00”.
(3)
(a)
in paragraph (1) “60 per cent.”, “60 per cent.” and “40 per cent.” in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and
(b)
in paragraph (2) for “£98.40” and “£157.25” substitute “£103.15” and “£164.55” respectively.
(4)
(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.
(5)
(a)
in sub-paragraph (5) for “£202.40” and “£69.80” substitute “£209.70” and “£72.35” respectively; and
(b)
in sub-paragraph (7) for “£157.25” substitute “£164.55”.
(6)
The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Applicable amounts for Employment and Support Allowance28.
(1)
The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 18 to 20 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations bearing that number.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(a)
in paragraph 12 for “£25.95” substitute “£26.75”; and
(b)
in paragraph 13 for “£31.40” substitute “£32.35”.
(5)
(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.
(6)
The sums specified in any provision of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 7REVOCATION
Revocation29.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
We consent,
SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART I97CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit | Weekly rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2. | Short-term incapacity benefit. | (a) lower rate | £71.10 |
(b) higher rate | £84.15 | ||
2A. | Long-term incapacity benefit. | £94.25 | |
5. | Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies. | £61.20 | |
PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT
Bereavement payment98. | £2,000.00. |
PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS
Description of benefit | Weekly rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Attendance allowance. | (a) higher rate | £73.60 |
(b) lower rate | £49.30 | ||
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)). | |||
2. | Severe disablement allowance. | £62.95 | |
3. | Age related addition99. | (a) higher rate | £13.80 |
(b) middle rate | £7.10 | ||
(c) lower rate | £5.60 | ||
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)). | |||
4. | Carer’s allowance100. | £55.55 | |
6. | Category C retirement pension. | (a) lower rate | £36.60 |
(b) higher rate | £61.20 | ||
(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 IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS
Benefit to which increase applies (1)101 | Increase for qualifying child (2) | Increase for adult dependant (3) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
£ | £ | |||
1A. | Short-term incapacity benefit102— | |||
(a) | where the beneficiary is under pensionable age; | 11.35 | 42.65 | |
(b) | where the beneficiary is over pensionable age. | 11.35 | 52.70 | |
2. | Long-term incapacity benefit. | 11.35 | 54.75 | |
4. | Widowed mother’s allowance. | 11.35 | — | |
4A. | Widowed parent’s allowance103. | 11.35 | — | |
5. | Category A or B retirement pension. | 11.35 | 58.80 | |
6. | Category C retirement pension. | 11.35 | 35.20 | |
8. | Severe disablement allowance. | 11.35 | 32.90 | |
9. | Carer’s allowance. | 11.35 | 32.70 | |
PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT
Description of benefit, etc. | Rate | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 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 dependant104; | |||||||
(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 | 150.30 | 92.10 | ||||||
90 | 135.27 | 82.89 | ||||||
80 | 120.24 | 73.68 | ||||||
70 | 105.21 | 64.47 | ||||||
60 | 90.18 | 55.26 | ||||||
50 | 75.15 | 46.05 | ||||||
40 | 60.12 | 36.84 | ||||||
30 | 45.09 | 27.63 | ||||||
20 | 30.06 | 18.42 | ||||||
2. | Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed. | (a) | except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement | £60.20; | ||||
(b) | in any case | £120.40. | ||||||
3. | Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement). | £60.20. | ||||||
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 dependant105 | £150.30; | ||||
(b) | for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled | £92.10. | ||||||
5. | Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7. | £92.90. | ||||||
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 | £19.25; | ||||
(b) | 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 | £19.25; | ||||||
(c) | if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45 | £12.40; | ||||||
(d) | 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 | £12.40; | ||||||
(e) | in any other case | £6.20. | ||||||
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. | £55.55. | ||||||
9. | Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7. | £9,980.00. | ||||||
10. | Widow’s pension (weekly rates). | (a) | initial rate106 | £57.65; | ||||
(b) | higher permanent rate | £102.15; | ||||||
(c) | 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). | £102.15. | ||||||
12. | Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons107 under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7. | In respect of each child or qualifying young person | £11.35. | |||||
SCHEDULE 2PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES
1.
The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1) and 18(1) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)—
(1) | (2) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Person or Couple | Amount | |||||
(1)108 Single claimant aged— | (1) | |||||
(a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £53.45; | |||
(b) | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A109; | (b) | £53.45; | |||
(c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (c) | £53.45; | |||
(d) | not less than 18 but less than 25; | (d) | £53.45; | |||
(e) | not less than 25. | (e) | £67.50. | |||
(2) Lone parent aged— | (2) | |||||
(a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £53.45; | |||
(b) | less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A; | (b) | £53.45; | |||
(c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (c) | £53.45; | |||
(d) | not less than 18. | (d) | £67.50. | |||
(3)110 Couple— | (3) | |||||
(a) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (a) | £80.75; | |||
(i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | |||||
(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; or | |||||
(iii) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (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 section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
(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) | £53.45; | |||
(c) | where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply; | (c) | £53.45; | |||
(d) | where both members are aged not less than 18; | (d) | £105.95; | |||
(e) | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | (e) | £105.95; | |||
(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; or | |||||
(ii) | satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||||
(iii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
(f) | where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | (f) | £53.45; | |||
(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; and | |||||
(ii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||||
(iii) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||||
(g) | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who— | (g) | £67.50. | |||
(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; and | |||||
(ii) | does not satisfy the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||||
(iii) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Jobseekers Act 1995 (persons under 18: severe hardship). | |||||
2.
(1)
(1) | (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) | £62.33; | |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. | |
SCHEDULE 3PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III
(1) | (2) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Premium | Amount | ||||||
(1)112 Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies. | (2) | £103.75. | |||||
(2A) Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies. | (2A) | £103.75. | |||||
(3) Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies. | (3) | £103.75. | |||||
(4)113 Disability Premium— | (4) | ||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a); | (a) | £28.85; | ||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b). | (b) | £41.10. | ||||
(5) Severe Disability Premium— | (5) | ||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | ||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)— | (b) | |||||
(i) | if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance114 or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A); | (i) | £55.30; | ||||
(ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £110.60. | ||||
(6) Disabled Child Premium. | (6) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied. | ||||||
(7)115 Carer Premium. | (7) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA. | ||||||
(8)116 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied. | (8) | ||||||
(a) | £21.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied; | ||||||
(b) | £14.05 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) | £20.25 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 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS
(1) | (2) |
|---|---|
Provision in Income Support Regulations | Specified Sum |
Regulation 22A(1)117 | Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount. |
Schedule 3118, paragraph 5(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)119 | 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 eligible interest. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b) | Nil. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 10120 | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)121 | £100,000. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a) | A sum determined by applying the formula P x Q. |
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)122 | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)123 | The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be 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 2A124 | Nil. |
Schedule 7, paragraph 7 | Nil. |
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a) | Nil. |
Schedule 7, paragraph 17125 | Nil. |
SCHEDULE 5PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1.
Column (1) | Column (2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Person or couple | Amount | ||||
(1) | A single claimant who— | (1) | |||
(a) | is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £67.50; | ||
(b) | is aged not less than 25; | (b) | £67.50; | ||
(c) | is aged less than 25. | (c) | £53.45. | ||
(2) | Lone parent who— | (2) | |||
(a) | is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £67.50; | ||
(b) | is aged not less than 18; or | (b) | £67.50; | ||
(c) | is aged less than 18. | (c) | £53.45. | ||
(3) | Couple where— | (3) | |||
(a) | the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £105.95; | ||
(b) | at least one member is aged not less than 18; | (b) | £105.95; | ||
(c) | both members are aged less than 18. | (c) | £80.75. | ||
2.
(1)
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) | £62.33; | |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. | |
SCHEDULE 6PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium | Amount | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20.—(5) Disability Premium— | (5) | |||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a); | (a) | £28.85; | |||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b). | (b) | £41.10. | |||||
(6) Severe Disability Premium— | (6) | |||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | |||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(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 14(5); | (b) | (i) | £55.30; | ||||
(ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance. | (b) | (ii) | £110.60. | ||||
(7) Disabled Child Premium. | (7) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | |||||||
(8) Carer Premium. | (8) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | |||||||
(9) Enhanced disability premium. | (9) | |||||||
(a) | £21.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | |||||||
(b) | £14.05 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) | £20.25 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 7PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1.
Column (1) | Column (2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Person, couple or polygamous marriage | Amount | ||
(1) Single claimant or lone parent— | (1) | ||
(a) | aged under 65; | (a) | £137.35; |
(b) | aged 65 or over. | (b) | £157.90. |
(2) Couple— | (2) | ||
(a) | both members aged under 65; | (a) | £209.70; |
(b) | one member or both members aged 65 or over. | (b) | £236.80. |
(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) | £209.70; |
(b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | £72.35. |
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over— | (4) | ||
(a) | for the claimant and the other party to the marriage; | (a) | £236.80; |
(b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | £78.90. |
2.
(1)
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) | £62.33; |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. |
SCHEDULE 8PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium | Amount | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12.—(1) Severe disability premium— | (1) | ||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | ||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(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); | (b) | (i) | £55.30; | |
(ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance. | (b) | (ii) | £110.60. | |
(2) Enhanced disability premium. | (2) £21.63 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) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied. | ||||
(4) Carer premium. | (4) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9. | ||||
SCHEDULE 9PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal allowances
1.
Column (1) | Column (2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Person or Couple | Amount | ||||
(1) | A single claimant who— | (1) | |||
(a) | is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance; | (a) | £67.50; | ||
(b) | is aged not less than 25; | (b) | £67.50; | ||
(c) | is aged not less than 18 but less than 25. | (c) | £53.45. | ||
(2) Lone parent. | (2) | £67.50. | |||
(3) Couple. | (3) | £105.95. | |||
2.
(1)
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) | £62.33; |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. |
SCHEDULE 10PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium | Amount | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20.—(5)132 Disability Premium— | (5) | |||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a); | (a) | £28.85; | |||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b). | (b) | £41.10. | |||
(6) Severe Disability Premium— | (6) | |||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | |||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(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 14(5); | (b) | (i) | £55.30; | ||
(ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance. | (b) | (ii) | £110.60. | ||
(7) Disabled Child Premium. | (7) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 16 of Part 3 of this Schedule is satisfied. | |||||
(8) Carer Premium. | (8) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17. | |||||
(9) Enhanced disability premium. | (9) | |||||
(a) | £21.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied; | |||||
(b) | £14.05 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) | £20.25 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 11PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1.
Column (1) | Column (2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Person, couple or polygamous marriage | Amount | |||
(1) Single claimant or lone parent— | (1) | |||
(a) | aged under 65; | (a) | £137.35; | |
(b) | aged 65 or over. | (b) | £157.90. | |
(2) Couple— | (2) | |||
(a) | both members aged under 65; | (a) | £209.70; | |
(b) | one member or both members aged 65 or over. | (b) | £236.80. | |
(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) | £209.70; | |
(b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | £72.35. | |
(4) If the claimant is a member of a polygamous marriage and one or more members of the marriage are aged 65 or over— | (4) | |||
(a) | for the claimant and the other party to the marriage; | (a) | £236.80; | |
(b) | for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant. | (b) | £78.90. | |
2.
(1)
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) | £62.33; |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. |
SCHEDULE 12PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3
Premium | Amount | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12.—(1) Severe Disability Premium— | (1) | ||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | ||
(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) | £55.30; | ||
(ii) | in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £110.60. | ||
(2) Enhanced disability premium. | (2) £21.63 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) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied. | ||||
(4) Carer Premium. | (4) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9. | ||||
SCHEDULE 13PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Personal Allowances
1.
(1) | (2) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Person or Couple | Amount | ||||
(1) Single claimant aged— | (1) | ||||
(a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £53.45; | ||
(b) | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | (b) | £53.45; | ||
(i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||||
(c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | (c) | £53.45; | ||
(d) | not less than 18 but less than 25; | (d) | £53.45; | ||
(e) | not less than 25. | (e) | £67.50. | ||
(2) Lone parent aged— | (2) | ||||
(a) | except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18; | (a) | £53.45; | ||
(b) | less than 18 who falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and who— | (b) | £53.45; | ||
(i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||||
(c) | less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a) of Part 3; | (c) | £53.45; | ||
(d) | not less than 18. | (d) | £67.50. | ||
(3) Couple— | (3) | ||||
(a) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (a) | £80.75; | ||
(i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | ||||
(ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) applied; or | ||||
(iii) | had they not been members of a couple, the claimant would have been a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 (circumstances in which a person aged 16 or 17 is eligible for a jobseeker’s allowance) 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; or | ||||
(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; or | ||||
(iva) | they are married or civil partners, and each member of the couple is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(v) | there is a direction under section 16 (jobseeker’s allowance in cases of severe hardship) in respect of each member; or | ||||
(vi) | there is a direction under section 16 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 section 16 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; | ||||
(b) | where both members are aged less than 18 and head (a) does not apply but one member of the couple falls within paragraph (2) of regulation 57 and either— | (b) | £53.45; | ||
(i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of the Act; | ||||
(c) | where both members are aged less than 18 and neither head (a) nor (b) applies but one member of the couple— | (c) | £53.45; | ||
(i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; | ||||
(d) | where both members are aged less than 18 and none of heads (a), (b) or (c) apply but one member of the couple is a person who satisfies the requirements of paragraph 13(1)(a); | (d) | £53.45; | ||
(e) | where— | (e) | £105.95; | ||
(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 responsible for a child; | ||||
(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— | (f) | £105.95; | ||
(i) | is a person to whom regulation 59, 60 or 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | is the subject of a direction under section 16; or | ||||
(iii) | satisfies requirements for entitlement to income support or who 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; | ||||
(g) | where one member is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | (g) | £53.45; | ||
(i) | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; 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) | where one member is aged not less than 25 and the other member is a person under 18— | (h) | £67.50. | ||
(i) | to whom none of the regulations 59 to 61 applies; or | ||||
(ii) | who is not the subject of a direction under section 16; 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. | ||||
2.
(1)
(1) | (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) | £62.33; |
(b) | beginning on the first Monday in September following that person’s sixteenth birthday and ending on the day preceding that person’s twentieth birthday. | (b) | £62.33. |
SCHEDULE 14PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III
Premium | Amount | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20.—(2)137 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) | £69.85; | ||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(b); | (b) | £103.75; | ||||
(c) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 10(c). | (c) | £103.75; | ||||
(3) Pensioner premium for claimants whose partner has attained the age of 75 where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11. | (3) £103.75. | ||||||
(4) Higher Pensioner Premium— | (4) | ||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(a); | (a) | £69.85; | ||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(1)(b) or (c). | (b) | £103.75. | ||||
(5)138 Disability Premium— | (5) | ||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(a); | (a) | £28.85; | ||||
(b) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(1)(b) or (c). | (b) | £41.10. | ||||
(6) Severe Disability Premium— | (6) | ||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 15(1); | (a) | £55.30; | ||||
(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) | £55.30; | ||||
(ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £110.60. | ||||
(7) Disabled Child Premium. | (7) £53.62 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 16 are satisfied. | ||||||
(8) Carer Premium. | (8) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 17. | ||||||
(9)139 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15A are satisfied. | (9) | ||||||
(a) | £21.63 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15A are satisfied; | ||||||
(b) | £14.05 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) | £20.25 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 15PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS140 AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA
Premium | Amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
20M.—(1)141 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) £103.75. | |||
(2) Higher Pensioner Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20F. | (2) £103.75. | |||
(3)142 Disability Premium where one member of a joint-claim couple satisfies the condition in paragraph 20G(1). | (3) £41.10. | |||
(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)143; | (i) | £55.30; | |
(ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £110.60. | |
(5) Carer Premium. | (5) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 20J. | |||
(6)144 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 20IA are satisfied. | (6) £20.25 where the conditions specified in paragraph 20IA are satisfied in respect of a member of a joint-claim couple. | |||
SCHEDULE 16APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS
(1) Provision in Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations | (2) Specified Sum |
|---|---|
Regulation 145(1)145 | Weekly 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)146 | Weekly 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 5(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
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 9147 | The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)148 | £100,000. |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a) | The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)149 | The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be 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 5, paragraph 4 | Nil. |
Schedule 5, paragraph 14150 | Nil. |
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3151 | Nil. |
SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS
(1) Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations | (2) Specified Amount |
|---|---|
Regulation 6(3)(a) | Nil. |
Regulation 6(3)(b) | Nil. |
Regulation 7(3) | Nil. |
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1) | The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)152 | £100,000. |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a) | The sum shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)153 | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)154 | The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be 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 III, paragraph 2155 | Nil. |
SCHEDULE 18PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 1Prescribed amounts
1.
(1) | (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) | £67.50; | |
(b) | aged not less than 25; | (b) | £67.50; | |
(c) | aged less than 25. | (c) | £53.45; | |
(2) Lone parent— | (2) | |||
(a) | who satisfies the conditions set out in section 4(4) or (5) of the Act; | (a) | £67.50; | |
(b) | aged not less than 18; | (b) | £67.50; | |
(c) | aged less than 18. | (c) | £53.45; | |
(3) Couple— | (3) | |||
(a) | where both members are aged not less than 18; | (a) | £105.95; | |
(b) | where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who— | (b) | £105.95; | |
(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; or | |||
(ii) | if that other member had not been a member of a couple, would satisfy the requirements for entitlement to an income-related allowance; or | |||
(iii) | satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||
(iv) | is the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(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— | (c) | £105.95; | |
(i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | |||
(ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or | |||
(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; or | |||
(iv) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||
(v) | there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(d) | where both members are aged less than 18 and— | (d) | £80.75; | |
(i) | at least one of them is treated as responsible for a child; or | |||
(ii) | had they not been members of a couple, each would have qualified for an income-related allowance; or | |||
(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; or | |||
(iv) | the claimant’s partner satisfies the requirements of section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); or | |||
(v) | there is in force in respect of the claimant’s partner a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(e) | where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and the claimant’s partner is a person under 18 who— | (e) | £67.50; | |
(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 section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||
(iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(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— | (f) | £67.50; | |
(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 section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||
(iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(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 paragraph (c) does not apply; | (g) | £67.50; | |
(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— | (h) | £53.45; | |
(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 section 3(1)(f)(iii) of the Jobseekers Act (prescribed circumstances for persons aged 16 but less than 18); and | |||
(iv) | is not the subject of a direction under section 16 of that Act (persons under 18: severe hardship); | |||
(i) | where both members are aged less than 18 and paragraph (d) does not apply. | (i) | £53.45. | |
SCHEDULE 19PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER
PART 3Weekly 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) | £43.10; | |||||
(ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | £37.50; | |||||
(iii) | is not entitled to either of those components; | (iii) | £69.85; | |||||
(b) | is a member of a couple and— | (b) | ||||||
(i) | is entitled to the work-related activity component; | (i) | £77.00; | |||||
(ii) | is entitled to the support component; or | (ii) | £71.40; | |||||
(iii) | is not entitled to either of those components. | (iii) | £103.75. | |||||
(2) Severe disability premium— | (2) | |||||||
(a) | where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a); | (a) | £55.30; | |||||
(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) | £55.30; | |||||
(ii) | if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance. | (ii) | £110.60. | |||||
(3)157 Carer Premium. | (3) £31.00 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 8(1). | |||||||
(4)158 Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 7 are satisfied. | (4) | |||||||
(a) | £14.05 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 7 are satisfied; | |||||||
(b) | £20.25 where the claimant is a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage and the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied in respect of a member of that couple or polygamous marriage. | |||||||
SCHEDULE 20APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS
(1) Provision in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations | (2) Specified Sum |
|---|---|
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3) | The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula— |
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— |
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)159 | £100,000. |
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a) | The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10) | The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula— |
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)160 | The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be 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). |
This Order is made as a consequence of a review under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (“the Administration Act”) and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.
The Order is also made as a consequence of a review under section 150A of the Administration Act and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.
Part 2 of the Order relates to social security benefits, pensions and allowances.
Article 3 and Schedule 1 alter the benefits and increases of benefits (excepting 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 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 15(1) and 17(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes 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 benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are altered.
Article 7 increases the rates of certain compensation and industrial injuries benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948.
Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.
Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.
Article 10 specifies the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.
Article 11 specifies the weekly rates of ordinary and additional statutory paternity pay and of statutory adoption pay.
Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.
Article 13 increases the rate of disability living allowance.
Article 14 increases the weekly rates of age addition excepting those referred to in article 14(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, which are reduced.
Article 15 increases the weekly 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 of the Order relates to income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit.
Article 17 states the amount of 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 states the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.
Article 20 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit. Article 20(6) and Schedule 5 set out the personal allowances and article 20(8) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.
Article 21 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 21(6) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 21(7) and (8) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.
Article 22 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit. Article 22(4) and Schedule 9 set out the personal allowances and article 22(5) and (6) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums.
Article 23 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 23(4) and Schedule 11 set out the personal allowances and article 23(5) and (6) and Schedule 12 set out the premiums.
Part 4 of the Order relates to jobseeker’s allowance.
Article 24 increases the age-related amounts for contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance.
Article 25 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker’s allowance. Article 25(3) and Schedule 13 set out the personal allowances; article 25(4) and (5) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums; article 25(6) and Schedule 15 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples and article 25(8) and Schedule 16 set out other miscellaneous amounts.
Article 26 states the sum by which any jobseeker’s allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.
Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.
Article 27 and Schedule 17 specify the amounts relevant to state pension credit.
Part 6 of the Order relates to employment and support allowance.
Article 28 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance. Article 28(2) and Schedule 18 set out the prescribed amounts; article 28(3) and Schedule 19 set out the premiums and article 28(6) and Schedule 20 set out other miscellaneous amounts.
Part 7 of the Order provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/793).
In accordance with sections 150(8) and 150A(5) and (9) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.
A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no new impact on the private sector or civil society organisations.