Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security Benefits (Adjustment of Amounts and Thresholds) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 and shall come into operation for the purposes of— a this regulation, on 1st April 2016; b regulation 2, 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 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 ; c regulation 3, 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 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 ; d regulation 4, 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 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 ; e regulation 5, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 4th April 2016, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “rent” has the same meaning as in the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 ; f regulation 6, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 4th April 2016, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “rent” has the same meaning as in the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 ; and g regulation 7, 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 2016, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 . Amendment of the Income Support Regulations 2 1 The Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In paragraph 15 of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III) in column (2) for “£116∙00” in sub-paragraphs (2) , (2A) and (3) substitute “£122∙70”. 3 In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (2)— i in head (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in head (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in head (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in head (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in head (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 3 1 The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In Schedule 1 (applicable amounts)— a in paragraph 20 (weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III) in the column headed “Amount”— i for “£78∙10”, “£116∙00” and “£116∙00” in sub-paragraph (2) substitute “£82∙50”, “£122∙70” and “£122∙70” respectively, ii for “£116∙00” in sub-paragraph (3) substitute “£122∙70”, and iii for “£78∙10” and “£116∙00” in sub-paragraph (4) substitute “£82∙50” and “£122∙70” respectively; and b in paragraph 20M (weekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA) in the column headed “Amount” for “£116∙00” in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) substitute “£122∙70”. 3 In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (2)— i in head (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in head (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in head (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in head (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in head (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. Amendment of the State Pension Credit Regulations 4 1 The State Pension Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In regulation 7 (savings credit) in paragraph (2) for “£126∙50” and “£201∙80” substitute “£133∙82” and “£212∙97” respectively. 3 In paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 (persons residing with the claimant)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (2)— i in head (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in head (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in head (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in head (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in head (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. 4 In paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 (polygamous marriages)— a in sub-paragraph (5) for “£230∙85” and “£79∙65” substitute “£237∙55” and “£81∙95” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (7) for “£201∙80” substitute “£212∙97”. Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 5 In regulation 72 (non-dependant deductions) of the Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006— a in paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in paragraph (2)— i in sub-paragraph (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in sub-paragraph (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in sub-paragraph (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in sub-paragraph (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00”, and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in sub-paragraph (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 6 1 The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In regulation 53 (non-dependant deductions)— a in paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in paragraph (2)— i in sub-paragraph (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in sub-paragraph (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in sub-paragraph (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in sub-paragraph (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in sub-paragraph (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. 3 In paragraph (1) of Schedule 4 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) in column (2)— a for “£151∙20” and “£166∙05” in sub-paragraph (1) substitute “£155∙60” and “£168∙70” respectively; b for “£230∙85” and “£248∙30” in sub-paragraph (2) substitute “£237∙55” and “£252∙30” respectively; c for “£230∙85” and “£79∙65” in sub-paragraph (3) substitute “£237∙55” and “£81∙95” respectively; and d for “£248∙30” and “£82∙25” in sub-paragraph (4) substitute “£252∙30” and “£83∙60” respectively. Amendment of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 7 1 The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In paragraph 11 of Schedule 4 (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) in the column headed “Amount”— a for “£49∙05”, “£41∙90” and “£78∙10” in sub-paragraph (1)(a) substitute “£53∙45”, “£46∙30” and “£82∙50” respectively; and b for “£86∙95”, “£79∙80” and “£116∙00” in sub-paragraph (1)(b) substitute “£93∙65”, “£86∙50” and “£122∙70” respectively. 3 In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£93∙80” and “£14∙55” substitute “£94∙50” and “£14∙65” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (2)— i in head (a) for “£129∙00” substitute “£133∙00”, ii in head (b) for “£129∙00”, “£189∙00” and “£33∙40” substitute “£133∙00”, “£195∙00” and “£33∙65” respectively, iii in head (c) for “£189∙00”, “£246∙00” and “£45∙85” substitute “£195∙00”, “£253∙00” and “£46∙20” respectively, iv in head (d) for “£246∙00”, “£328∙00” and “£75∙05” substitute “£253∙00”, “£338∙00” and “£75∙60” respectively, and v in head (e) for “£328∙00”, “£408∙00” and “£85∙45” substitute “£338∙00”, “£420∙00” and “£86∙10” respectively. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on 4th March 2016 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Social Development