(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2004 and shall come into force on 4th October 2004.
(1)In each of the provisions specified in paragraph (2) (notional capital) for the words “or the Independent Living Funds” substitute “, the Independent Living Funds or the Skipton Fund ”.
(2)The provisions specified for the purposes of paragraph (1) are—
(a)regulation 51(3A)(a) of the Income Support Regulations note;
(d)regulation 113(3A)(a) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations note.
(3)In each of the provisions specified in paragraph (4) (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for the words “and the Eileen Trust” substitute “, the Eileen Trust and the Skipton Fund”.
(4)The provisions specified for the purpose of paragraph (3) are—
(a)paragraph 39(7) of Schedule 9 to the Income Support Regulationsnote;
(5)After paragraph 41(6) of Schedule 7 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) add—“7 For the purposes of paragraphs (2) to (6), any reference to the Trusts shall be construed as including a reference to the Skipton Fund.”
(3)After sub-paragraph (d) in each of the provisions specified in paragraph (4) (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) add—“e in accordance with regulations made pursuant to section 14F of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship support services);”
(4)The provisions specified for the purposes of paragraph (3) are—
(a)paragraph 25(1) of Schedule 9 to the Income Support Regulations note;
(b)paragraph 26(1) of Schedule 7 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations note.
(5)After paragraph 68 of Schedule 10 to the Income Support Regulations (capital to be disregarded) note insert—“68A Any payment made to the claimant in accordance with regulations made pursuant to section 14F of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship support services).”
(7)After paragraph 61 of Schedule 8 to the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (capital to be disregarded) note insert—“61A Any payment made to the claimant in accordance with regulations made pursuant to section 14F of the Children Act 1989 (special guardianship support services).”
5Further amendment of the Income Support Regulations#
(1)In regulation 12(2) of the Income Support Regulations note (relevant education)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for the words “a higher national diploma or higher national certificate of either the Business & Technology Education Council or the Scottish Vocational Education Council” substitute “ a higher national certificate ”;
(b)for sub-paragraph (b) substitute—“b any other course which is a course of a standard above advanced GNVQ or equivalent, including a course which is of a standard above a general certificate of education (advanced level) or a Scottish national qualification (higher or advanced higher).”
(2)In regulation 42 of the Income Support Regulations (notional income)—
(a)in paragraph (6A)(c) note omit the words from “, but this sub-paragraph” to the end of the sub-paragraph;
(b)omit paragraphs (6B) and (6C).
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