These Regulations amend regulation 10(2) of the Asylum Support Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/704) to provide that the weekly cash payment which may be made by the Secretary of State in respect of the essential living needs of persons to whom the Secretary of State has decided to provide asylum support is increased from £37.75 to £39.63.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private and voluntary sector is foreseen.