The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2009

Made: 5th March 2009

Coming into force in accordance with Article 1

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 150[^f00004], 150A, 151[^f00005] and 189(1), (4) and (5)[^f00006] of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 makes the following Order.

PART 1 — INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect

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• (1) This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2009.

• (2) Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of—

• (a) this article and articles 2, 6, 21, 22 and 28 on 1st April 2009;

• (b) 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 2009, 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;

• (c) article 3—

• (i) in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2009; and

• (ii) for all other purposes, on 6th April 2009;

• (d) articles 4, 5, 7, 9, 12 and 13, on 6th April 2009;

• (e) article 10, on 5th April 2009, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)[^f00007] of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00008], for which purpose it shall come into force on 6th April 2009;

• (f) article 11, on 5th April 2009;

• (g) articles 14 and 15, on 9th April 2009;

• (h) articles 16 to 18, 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 6th April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

• (i) articles 19 and 20, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 6th April 2009, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2009;

• (j) articles 23 to 25, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary—

• (i) for the purposes of article 23(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2009; and

• (ii) for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 6th April 2009, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations;

• (k) article 26, 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 6th April 2009, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and

• (l) 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 6th April 2009, 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 23(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.

Interpretation

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In this Order—

• “the Administration Act” means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;

• “the Computation of Earnings Regulations” means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996[^f00009];

• “the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

• “the Council Tax Benefit Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006[^f00010];

• “the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 2006[^f00011];

• “the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008[^f00012];

• “the Housing Benefit Regulations” means the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006[^f00013];

• “the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations” means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 2006[^f00014];

• “the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987[^f00015];

• “the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996[^f00016];

• “the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993[^f00017]; and

• “the State Pension Credit Regulations” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002[^f00018].

PART 2 — SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act

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• (1) From and including the respective dates specified in article 6—

• (a) the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased; and

• (b) the sums specified in paragraph 3 of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (age related addition) shall be reduced[^f00019],

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 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) Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons[^f00020].

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act

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• (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 5.0 per cent.

• (3) In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00021] (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)—

• (a) for “£81.10” substitute “£86.20”; and

• (b) for “£90.70” substitute “£95.25”.

• (4) It is directed[^f00022] that the sums which are—

• (a) additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2008-2009;

• (b) increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00023] (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

• (c) lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule[^f00024] on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner’s deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

• (d) payable to a pensioner as part of his Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 1975[^f00025], section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986[^f00026] or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 5.0 per cent.

• (5) The sums which, under—

• (a) section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00027], are shared additional pensions; and

• (b) paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00028], are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 5.0 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act

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• (1) It is directed[^f00029] that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

• (2) Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person’s guaranteed minimum pension if payment of his occupational pension is postponed after he attains pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2) and (3) of that Act), shall be increased by—

• (a) 5.0 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years[^f00030]; and

• (b) 2.0 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 Order

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• (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 6th April 2009.

• (3) In the case of a person over pensionable age—

• (a) whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and

• (b) for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00031],

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 9th April 2009.

• (4) The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 6th April 2009.

• (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) maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall in all cases take effect on 6th April 2009.

• (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) industrial death benefit by way of widow’s and widower’s pension and allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons[^f00032],

• (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 8th April 2009.

• (7) In any case where a person’s weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00033] by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 6th April 2009.

• (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 9th April 2009.

• (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 8th April 2009.

• (10) Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 23(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount[^f00034], shall take effect—

• (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 6th April 2009;

• (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 2009,

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 1948

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From and including—

• (a) 8th April 2009, for “£50.55” referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation);

• (b) 9th April 2009, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),

substitute “£53.10”.

Earnings Limits

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In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00035] (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)—

• (a) for “£185.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£195.00”; and

• (b) for “£25.00” substitute “£26.00”.

Statutory Sick Pay

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In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00036] (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£75.40” substitute “£79.15”.

Statutory Maternity Pay

10

In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986[^f00037] (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”.

Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay

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In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002[^f00038]—

• (a) in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”; and

• (b) in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£117.18” substitute “£123.06”.

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit

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• (1) In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965[^f00039] (graduated retirement benefit)—

• (a) the sum of 10.98 pence shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.; and

• (b) from and including 6th April 2009 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 11.53 pence.

• (2) The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 1978[^f00040] (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

• (3) The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 2005[^f00041] (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 5.0 per cent.

• (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 5.0 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance

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In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991[^f00042] (rate of benefit)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£67.00” substitute “£70.35”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£44.85” substitute “£47.10”;

• (c) in paragraph (1)(c) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£46.75” substitute “£49.10”; and

• (e) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”.

Rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit

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In regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994[^f00043] (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£17.75” substitute “£15.65”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£8.90” substitute “£6.55”.

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance

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• (1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995[^f00044] (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£17.75” substitute “£18.65”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£11.40” substitute “£12.00”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£5.70” substitute “£6.00”.

• (2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a), (b) and (c)[^f00045] shall be reduced to “£15.65”, “£9.10” and “£5.35” respectively.

PART 3 — INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support

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• (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), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and

• (b) paragraphs 13A(2)(a)[^f00046] and 14(2)(a)[^f00047] of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

• (3) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2[^f00048] (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

• (4) In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2[^f00049] (applicable amounts: family premium)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”.

• (5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2[^f00050] (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

• (6) In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3[^f00051] (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (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 Protection

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It is directed[^f00052] that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987[^f00053] (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 6.3 per cent.

The Relevant Sum for Income Support

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In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act[^f00054] (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£32.50” substitute “£34.50”.

Housing Benefit

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• (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 paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 74 means regulation 74 of the Housing Benefit Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 74 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007[^f00055].

• (3) 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.

• (4) In regulation 74 (non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (5) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£21.60”, “£21.60”, “£10.90”, “£14.35”, “£14.35”, “£7.20” and “£2.65” substitute “£22.95”, “£22.95”, “£11.60”, “£15.25”, “£15.25”, “£7.65” and “£2.80” respectively.

• (6) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.

• (7) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3[^f00056] (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

• (8) 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) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

• (9) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

• (10) In Part 6 of Schedule 3[^f00057] (amount of components)—

• (a) in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

• (b) in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

• (11) In paragraph 17(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

• (12) In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit

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• (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 paragraph (4) the reference to regulation 55 means regulation 55 of the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations as in force immediately before 1st April 2009 and regulation 55 as substituted by regulation 14 of the Housing Benefit (State Pension Credit) (Local Housing Allowance and Information Sharing) Amendment Regulations 2007[^f00058].

• (3) 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.

• (4) In regulation 55 (non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (5) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£21.60”, “£21.60”, “£10.90”, “£14.35”, “£14.35”, “£7.20” and “£2.65” substitute “£22.95”, “£22.95”, “£11.60”, “£15.25”, “£15.25”, “£7.65” and “£2.80” respectively.

• (6) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£15.45” substitute “£21.55”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.80” substitute “£2.50”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.75”.

• (7) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

• (8) In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

• (9) 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.

• (10) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

• (11) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Council Tax Benefit

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• (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) “£6.95” remains unchanged;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.

• (4) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1[^f00059] (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

• (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) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

• (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) In Part 6 of Schedule 1[^f00060] (amount of components)—

• (a) in paragraph 25 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

• (b) in paragraph 26 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

• (8) In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2[^f00061] (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.

• (9) In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

• (10) In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit

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• (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) “£6.95” remains unchanged;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;

• (c) in paragraph (2)(a) for “£172.00” substitute “£178.00”;

• (d) in paragraph (2)(b) for “£172.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£4.60” remains unchanged; and

• (e) in paragraph (2)(c) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£5.80” remains unchanged.

• (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) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.

• (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) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

• (8) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3 (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.85”.

• (9) In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 6[^f00062] (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£169.00” substitute “£175.00”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£169.00” and “£220.00” substitute “£175.00” and “£228.00” respectively.

PART 4 — JOBSEEKER’S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

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In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations[^f00063] (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (a) for “£47.95” substitute “£50.95”;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (b) for “£47.95” substitute “£50.95”; and

• (c) in sub-paragraph (c) for “£60.50” substitute “£64.30”.

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance

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• (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) regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and

• (b) paragraphs 15A(2)(a)[^f00064] and 16(2)(a)[^f00065] of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

• (3) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1[^f00066] (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

• (4) In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1[^f00067] (applicable amounts: family premium)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.75” substitute “£17.30”.

• (5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1[^f00068] (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

• (6) The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1[^f00069] (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.

• (7) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2[^f00070] (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (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 Allowance

25

In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations[^f00071] (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£32.50” substitute “£34.50”.

PART 5 — STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit

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• (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) In regulation 6[^f00072] (amount of the guarantee credit)—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a) for “£189.35” substitute “£198.45”;

• (b) in paragraph (1)(b) for “£124.05” substitute “£130.00”;

• (c) in paragraph (5)(a) for “£50.35” substitute “£52.85”;

• (d) in paragraph (5)(b) for “£100.70” substitute “£105.70”; and

• (e) in paragraph (8) for “£27.75” substitute “£29.50”.

• (3) In regulation 7[^f00073] (savings credit)—

• (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 “£91.20” and “£145.80” substitute “£96.00” and “£153.40” respectively.

• (4) In paragraph 14 of Schedule II[^f00074] (persons residing with the claimant)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (5) In paragraph 1 of Schedule III[^f00075] (polygamous marriages)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (5) for “£189.35” and “£65.30” substitute “£198.45” and “£68.45” respectively; and

• (b) in sub-paragraph (7) for “£145.80” substitute “£153.40”.

• (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 6 — EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Employment and Support Allowance

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• (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) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4 (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.

• (3) The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 19 to this Order.

• (4) In Part 4 of Schedule 4 (the components)—

• (a) in paragraph 12 for “£24.00” substitute “£25.50”; and

• (b) in paragraph 13 for “£29.00” substitute “£30.85”.

• (5) In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)—

• (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;

• (b) in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;

• (c) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£116.00” substitute “£120.00”;

• (d) in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£116.00” and “£172.00” substitute “£120.00” and “£178.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;

• (e) in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£172.00” and “£223.00” substitute “£178.00” and “£231.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;

• (f) in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£223.00” and “£296.00” substitute “£231.00” and “£306.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and

• (g) in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£296.00” and “£369.00” substitute “£306.00” and “£382.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.

• (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 7 — REVOCATION

Revocation

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The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2008[^f00076] is revoked.

SCHEDULE 1 — PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART I — CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
2.	Short-term incapacity benefit.	(a)lower rate	£67.75
		(b)higher rate	£80.15
2A.	Long-term incapacity benefit.		£89.80
5.	Category B retirement pension where section 48A(3) applies.		£57.05

PART II — BEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

Bereavement payment[^f00078].		£2,000.00.

PART III — NON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

Description of benefit	Description of benefit	Weekly rate	Weekly rate
1.	Attendance allowance.	(a)higher rate	£70.35
		(b)lower rate	£47.10
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 65(3)).
2.	Severe disablement allowance.		£57.45
3.	Age related addition[^f00079].	(a)higher rate	£15.65
		(b)middle rate	£9.10
		(c)lower rate	£5.35
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 69(1)).
4.	Carer’s allowance[^f00080].		£53.10
6.	Category C retirement pension.	(a)lower rate	£34.15
		(b)higher rate	£57.05
		(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 78(5)).	(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.	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 IV — INCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00081]	Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00081]	Benefit to which increase applies (1)[^f00081]	Increase for qualifying child (2)	Increase for adult dependant (3)
			£	£
1A.	Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00082]—	Short-term incapacity benefit[^f00082]—
	(a)	where the beneficiary is under pensionable age;	11.35	41.35
	(b)	where the beneficiary is over pensionable age.	11.35	51.10
2.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	Long-term incapacity benefit.	11.35	53.10
3.	Maternity allowance.	Maternity allowance.	—	41.35
4.	Widowed mother’s allowance.	Widowed mother’s allowance.	11.35	—
4A.	Widowed parent’s allowance[^f00083].	Widowed parent’s allowance[^f00083].	11.35	—
5.	Category A or B retirement pension.	Category A or B retirement pension.	11.35	57.05
6.	Category C retirement pension.	Category C retirement pension.	11.35	34.15
8.	Severe disablement allowance.	Severe disablement allowance.	11.35	31.90
9.	Carer’s allowance.	Carer’s allowance.	11.35	31.70

PART V — RATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Description of benefit, etc.	Description of benefit, etc.	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	Rate	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—	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—	For the several degrees of disablement set out in column (1) of the following Table, the respective amounts in that Table, using—
			(a)	(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 dependant[^f00084];	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 dependant[^f00084];	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 dependant[^f00084];
			(b)	(b)	column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;	column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;	column (3) for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled;
				TABLE	TABLE	TABLE	TABLE
		Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Degree of Disablement	Amount	Amount
		(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(3)
		Per cent.	Per cent.	Per cent.	Per cent.	£	£
		100	100	100	100	143.60	88.05
		90	90	90	90	129.24	79.25
		80	80	80	80	114.88	70.44
		70	70	70	70	100.52	61.64
		60	60	60	60	86.16	52.83
		50	50	50	50	71.80	44.03
		40	40	40	40	57.44	35.22
		30	30	30	30	43.08	26.42
		20	20	20	20	28.72	17.61
2.	Maximum increase of weekly rate of disablement pension where constant attendance needed.	(a)	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	except in cases of exceptionally severe disablement	£57.50;
		(b)	in any case	in any case	in any case	in any case	£115.00.
3.	Increase of weekly rate of disablement pension (exceptionally severe disablement).						£57.50.
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 dependant[^f00085]	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 dependant[^f00085]	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 dependant[^f00085]	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 dependant[^f00085]	£143.60;
		(b)	for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled	for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled	for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled	for any period during which the beneficiary is not over the age of 18 and not so entitled	£88.05.
5.	Unemployability supplement under paragraph 2 of Schedule 7.						£88.75.
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	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 or if that date fell before 5th July 1948	£18.65;
		(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	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	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	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	£18.65;
		(c)	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	if heads (a) and (b) above do not apply and on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 45	£12.00;
		(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	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	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	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	£12.00;
		(e)	in any other case	in any other case	in any other case	in any other case	£6.00.
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.						£53.10.
9.	Maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7.						£9540.00.
10.	Widow’s pension (weekly rates).	(a)	initial rate[^f00086]	initial rate[^f00086]	initial rate[^f00086]	initial rate[^f00086]	£57.65;
		(b)	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	higher permanent rate	£95.25;
		(c)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)	lower permanent rate 30 per cent. of the first sum specified in section 44(4) (Category A basic retirement pension)	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).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).	(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with paragraph 16 of Schedule 7).
11.	Widower’s pension (weekly rate).	£95.25.	£95.25.	£95.25.	£95.25.	£95.25.	£95.25.
12.	Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons[^f00087] under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7.	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	In respect of each child or qualifying young person	£11.35.

SCHEDULE 2 — PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART I — PERSONAL 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)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)	(2)
Person or Couple	Person or Couple	Person or Couple	Person or Couple	Amount	Amount	Amount
(1)[^f00088]Single claimant aged—	(1)[^f00088]Single claimant aged—	(1)[^f00088]Single claimant aged—	(1)[^f00088]Single claimant aged—	(1)	(1)	(1)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;		(a)	£50.95;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;		(b)	£50.95;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	not less than 18 but less than 25;	not less than 18 but less than 25;		(d)	£50.95;
	(e)	not less than 25.	not less than 25.		(e)	£64.30.
(2)Lone parent aged—	(2)Lone parent aged—	(2)Lone parent aged—	(2)Lone parent aged—	(2)	(2)	(2)
	(a)	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;	except where head (b) or (c) of this sub-paragraph applies, less than 18;		(a)	£50.95;
	(b)	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;	less than 18 who falls within any of the circumstances specified in paragraph 1A;		(b)	£50.95;
	(c)	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	less than 18 who satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	not less than 18.	not less than 18.		(d)	£64.30.
(3)[^f00089]Couple—	(3)[^f00089]Couple—	(3)[^f00089]Couple—	(3)[^f00089]Couple—	(3)	(3)	(3)
	(a)	where both members are aged less than 18 and—	where both members are aged less than 18 and—		(a)	£76.90;
		(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
		(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;	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)	£50.95;
	(c)	where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;	where both members are aged less than 18 and heads (a) and (b) do not apply;		(c)	£50.95;
	(d)	where both members are aged not less than 18;	where both members are aged not less than 18;		(d)	£100.95;
	(e)	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—	where one member is aged not less than 18 and the other member is a person under 18 who—		(e)	£100.95;
		(i)	qualifies for income support under regulation 4ZA, 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—	where the claimant is aged not less than 18 but less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—		(f)	£50.95;
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA 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—	where the claimant is aged not less than 25 and his partner is a person under 18 who—		(g)	£64.30.
		(i)	would not qualify for income support under regulation 4ZA 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) [^f00090]The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).

(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)
Child or Young Person	Child or Young Person	Child or Young Person	Amount	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	Person in respect of the period—	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)	£56.11;
	(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)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 3 — PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IV — WEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(2)	(2)	(2)	(2)
Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
15.—(2)[^f00091]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00091]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00091]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	15.—(2)[^f00091]Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9 applies.	(2)	(2)	£97.50.	£97.50.
(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)Pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 9A applies.	(2A)	(2A)	£97.50.	£97.50.
(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)Higher pensioner premium for persons to whom paragraph 10 applies.	(3)	(3)	£97.50.	£97.50.
(4)[^f00092]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00092]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00092]Disability Premium—	(4)[^f00092]Disability Premium—	(4)	(4)	(4)	(4)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(a);		(a)	£27.50;	£27.50;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 11(1)(b).		(b)	£39.15.	£39.15.
(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)Severe Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(a);		(a)	£52.85;	£52.85;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 13(2)(b)—		(b)
		(i)	if there is someone in receipt of a carer’s allowance[^f00093] or if he or any partner satisfies that condition only by virtue of paragraph 13(3A);			(i)	£52.85;
		(ii)	if no-one is in receipt of such an allowance.			(ii)	£105.70.
(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)Disabled Child Premium.	(6)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.	(6)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 14 is satisfied.
(7)[^f00094]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00094]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00094]Carer Premium.	(7)[^f00094]Carer Premium.	(7)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.	(7)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfied the condition specified in paragraph 14ZA.
(8)[^f00095]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00095]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00095]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)[^f00095]Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 13A are satisfied.	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)
					(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—	£13.40 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;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 13A are satisfied;
					(c)	£19.30 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.	£19.30 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 4 — APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

(1)	(2)
Provision in Income Support Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)[^f00096]	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 71(1)(a)(i)[^f00097]	90 per cent. of the amount applicable or, as the case may be, of the reduced amount.
Regulation 71(1)(d)	90 per cent. of the applicable amount.
Schedule 3[^f00098], paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula—
	$A A + B$
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)[^f00099]	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 10[^f00100]	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula—
	$A x B 52$
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)[^f00101]	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)[^f00102]	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula—
	$R x S T$
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)[^f00103]	The standard rate is to be 6.08%.
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A[^f00104]	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17[^f00105]	Nil.

SCHEDULE 5 — PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1 — Personal Allowances

1

[^f00106]The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(a) and 23(a) and (b)—

Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (2)	Column (2)	Column (2)
Person or couple	Person or couple	Person or couple	Amount	Amount	Amount
(1)	A single claimant who—	A single claimant who—	(1)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£64.30;
	(b)	is aged not less than 25; (c)		(b)	£64.30;
	(c)	is aged less than 25.		(c)	£50.95.
(2)	Lone parent who—	Lone parent who—	(2)
	(a)	is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£64.30;
	(b)	is aged not less than 18; or (b)		(b)	£64.30;
	(c)	is aged less than 18.		(c)	£50.95.
(3)	Couple where—	Couple where—	(3)
	(a)	the claimant is entitled to main phase employment and support allowance;		(a)	£100.95;
	(b)	at least one member is aged not less than 18;		(b)	£100.95;
	(c)	both members are aged less than 18.		(c)	£76.90.

2

• (1) [^f00107]The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(b) and 23(c)—

Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (2)	Column (2)
Child or Young Person	Child or Young Person	Child or Young Person	Amount	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	Person in respect of the period—	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)	£56.11;
	(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)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 6 — PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount	Amount
20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	20.—(5)Disability Premium—	(5)	(5)
	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(a);		(a)	£27.50;	£27.50;	£27.50;
	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 12(b).		(b)	£39.15.	£39.15.	£39.15.
(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)Severe Disability Premium—	(6)	(6)
(a)	(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(a);		(a)	£52.85;	£52.85;	£52.85;
(b)	(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 14(2)(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)	£52.85;	£52.85;
		(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.		(b)	(ii)	£105.70.	£105.70.
(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)Disabled Child Premium.	(7)£51.24 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.	(7)£51.24 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.	(7)£51.24 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.	(7)£51.24 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.	(7)£51.24 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)Carer Premium.	(8)Carer Premium.	(8)Carer Premium.	(8)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.	(8)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 17.
(9)Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.	(9)Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.	(9)Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.	(9)Enhanced disability premium where the conditions in paragraph 15 are satisfied.	(9)	(9)
					(a)	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(b)	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—	£13.40 in respect of each person who is neither—
						(i)	(i)	a child or young person; nor
						(ii)	(ii)	a member of a couple or a polygamous marriage,
						in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;	in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 15 are satisfied;
					(c)	£19.30 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.	£19.30 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.	£19.30 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 7 — PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART1 — Personal Allowances

1

The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (2)	Column (2)
Person, couple or polygamous marriage	Person, couple or polygamous marriage	Amount	Amount
(1)Single claimant or lone parent—	(1)Single claimant or lone parent—	(1)	(1)
(a)	aged under 65;	(a)	£130.00;
(b)	aged 65 or over.	(b)	£150.40.
(2)Couple—	(2)Couple—	(2)	(2)
(a)	both members aged under 65;	(a)	£198.45;
(b)	one member or both members aged 65 or over.	(b)	£225.50.
(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)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)	£198.45;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£68.45.
(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)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)	£225.50;
(b)	for each additional spouse who is a member of the same household as the claimant.	(b)	£75.10.

2

• (1) [^f00108]The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 22—

Column (1)	Column (1)	Column (2)	Column (2)
Child or Young Person	Child or Young Person	Amount	Amount
Person in respect of the period—	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)	£56.11;
(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)	£56.11.

SCHEDULE 8 — PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART4 — Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Premium	Premium	Premium	Amount	Amount	Amount
12.—(1)Severe disability premium—	12.—(1)Severe disability premium—	12.—(1)Severe disability premium—	(1)	(1)	(1)
(a)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(a);	(a)	£52.85;	£52.85;
(b)	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—	where the claimant satisfies the condition in paragraph 6(2)(b)—
(i)	(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)	£52.85;
(ii)	(ii)	in a case where there is no-one in receipt of such an allowance.	(b)	(ii)	£105.70.
(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)Enhanced disability premium.	(2)£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(2)£20.65 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the conditions specified in paragraph 7 are satisfied.	(2)£20.65 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)Disabled child premium.	(3)Disabled child premium.	(3)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.	(3)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.	(3)£51.24 in respect of each child or young person in respect of whom the condition specified in paragraph 8 is satisfied.
(4)Carer premium.	(4)Carer premium.	(4)Carer premium.	(4)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.	(4)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.	(4)£29.50 in respect of each person who satisfies the condition specified in paragraph 9.