SOCIAL SECURITY PART 1 INTRODUCTION Citation, commencement and effect 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2006. 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 27, on 1st April 2006; 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 2006, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in 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 2006; and ii for all other purposes, on 10th April 2006, immediately after the coming into force of the Child Benefit Act 2005 ; d articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 26, on 10th April 2006; e article 9, on 6th April 2006; f article 10, on 2nd April 2006, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act , for which purpose it shall come into force on 10th April 2006; g article 11, on 2nd April 2006; h articles 14 and 15, on 13th April 2006; i articles 16 to 18— i 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 10th April 2006, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations ; and ii for the purposes of paragraph 2A of Schedule 7 to the Income Support Regulations, on the day specified in head (i) immediately after the coming into force of regulation 4 of the Social Security (Hospital In-Patient) Regulations as it relates to that beneficiary; j articles 19 and 20, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 3rd April 2006, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2006; k 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 2006; and ii for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 10th April 2006, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations . 3 The increases 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 2 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 ; “the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992; “the Council Tax Benefit Regulations ” means the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 ; “the Housing Benefit Regulations ” means the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 ; “the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 ; “the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 ; “the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993 ; “the State Pension Credit Regulations ” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 ; and “the 2003 Regulations ” means the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (State Pension Credit) Regulations 2003 . PART 2 SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS Increase in rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act 3 1 The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6 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 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 dependant children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons , which remain the same. Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act 4 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 2.7 per cent. 3 In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)— a for “£73.35” substitute “£75.35”; and b for “£82.05” substitute “£84.25”. 4 It is directed 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 2005–2006; b increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (increase of pension where entitlement is deferred); c lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule 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 , section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act, shall in each case be increased by 2.7 per cent. 5 The sums which, under— a section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act , are shared additional pensions; and b paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act , are increases in the rates of such pensions, shall in each case be increased by 2.7 per cent. Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act 5 1 It is directed 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 2.7 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years . Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are increased by this Order 6 1 Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the increases 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 10th April 2006. 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 , 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 13th April 2006. 4 The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 10th April 2006. 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 (iv), and ii maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance, in respect of dependants, shall in all cases take effect on 10th April 2006. 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 , 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 12th April 2006. 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 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 10th April 2006. 8 The increases 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 13th April 2006. 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 12th April 2006. 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 , 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 10th April 2006; 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 2006, and for the purposes 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 workmen’s compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948 7 From and including— a 12th April 2006, for “£45.70” 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 13th April 2006, 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 “£46.95”. Earnings Limits 8 In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)— a for “£170.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£175.00”; and b for “£22.00” substitute “£23.00”. Statutory Sick Pay 9 In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£68.20” substitute “£70.05”. Statutory Maternity Pay 10 In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”. Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay 11 In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002 — a in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”; and b in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”. Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit 12 1 In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (graduated retirement benefit)— a the sum of 9.93 pence shall be increased by 2.7 per cent.; and b from and including 10th April 2006 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 10.20 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 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 2.7 per cent. 3 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 2.7 per cent. Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance 13 In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (rate of benefit)— a in paragraph (1)(a) for “£60.60” substitute “£62.25”; b in paragraph (1)(b) for “£40.55” substitute “£41.65”; c in paragraph (1)(c) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”; d in paragraph (2)(a) for “£42.30” substitute “£43.45”; and e in paragraph (2)(b) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”. Increase in rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit 14 In regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)— a in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”; and b in sub-paragraph (b) for “£8.05” substitute “£8.25”. Increase in rates of transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases 15 In regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)— a in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”; b in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.30” substitute “£10.60”; and c in sub-paragraph (c) for “£5.15” substitute “£5.30”. PART 3 INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT Applicable amounts for Income Support 16 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 5 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) and 14(a) 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 (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 (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”. 5 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order. 6 In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 (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 “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b)— i for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; ii for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; iii “£17.00” remains unchanged; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c)— i for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; ii for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; iii “£23.35” remains unchanged; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d)— i for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; ii for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; iii “£38.20” remains unchanged; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e)— i for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; ii for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”; iii “£43.50” remains unchanged. 7 Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 7 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 4 to this Order. 8 The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 5 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule. 9 In paragraph 19(b) of Schedule 9 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”. Income Support Transitional Protection 17 It is directed that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 2.2 per cent. The Relevant Sum for Income Support 18 In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£30.50” substitute “£31.00”. Housing Benefit 19 1 As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, 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 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number. 2 In regulation 21(1A) (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 63 (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 “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; d in paragraph (2)(b)— i for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; ii for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; iii “£17.00” remains unchanged; e in paragraph (2)(c)— i for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; ii for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; iii “£23.35” remains unchanged; f in paragraph (2)(d)— i for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; ii for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; iii “£38.20” remains unchanged; and g in paragraph (2)(e)— i for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; ii for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”; iii “£43.50” remains unchanged. 4 In paragraph 1A of Part I of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£20.05”, “£20.05”, “£10.15”, “£13.35”, “£13.35”, “£6.70” and “£2.45” substitute “£20.50”, “£20.50”, “£10.35”, “£13.65”, “£13.65”, “£6.85” and “£2.50” respectively. 5 In paragraph 5 of Part II of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)— a in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”; b in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.40”; and c in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£0.85” substitute “£0.95”. 6 The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order. 7 In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and c in sub-paragraph (1A) “£10.50” remains unchanged. 8 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order. 9 In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. 10 In Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)— a in paragraph 20(b) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”; and b in paragraph 58 for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit 20 1 This article applies to persons to whom regulation 2 of the 2003 Regulations applies and references in this article to the Housing Benefit Regulations are to the Housing Benefit Regulations as modified by the 2003 Regulations in their application to those persons. 2 As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, 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 8 and 9 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 Regulations bearing that number. 3 In regulation 26(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 The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order. 5 In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and b in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged. 6 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order. 7 In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3A (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. 8 In paragraph 21 of Schedule 4A (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. Council Tax Benefit 21 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 10 and 11 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 13(1A) (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 52 (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 “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; d in paragraph (2)(b)— i for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; ii for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; iii “£4.60” remains unchanged; e in paragraph (2)(c)— i for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; ii for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”; iii “£5.80” remains unchanged. 4 The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order. 5 In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged; b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; c in sub-paragraph (1A) “£10.50” remains unchanged. 6 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order. 7 In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)— a in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; b in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£150.00” and “£194.00” substitute “£157.00” and “£204.00” respectively. 8 In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. 9 In Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings)— a in paragraph 20(b) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”; and b in paragraph 57 for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit 22 1 This article applies to persons to whom regulation 12 of the 2003 Regulations applies and references in this article to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations are to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations as modified by the 2003 Regulations in their application to those persons. 2 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 12 and 13 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. 3 In regulation 18(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 The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1A (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order. 5 In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 1A (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and b in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged. 6 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1A (amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order. 7 In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3A (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. 8 In paragraph 21 of Schedule 4A (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”. PART 4 JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance 23 In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance)— a in sub-paragraph (a) for “£33.85” substitute “£34.60”; b in sub-paragraph (b) for “£44.50” substitute “£45.50”; and c in sub-paragraph (c) for “£56.20” substitute “£57.45”. Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance 24 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 14 to 19 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) and 16(a) 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 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order. 4 In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)— a in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and b in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”. 5 The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order. 6 The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order. 7 In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (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 “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b)— i for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; ii for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; iii “£17.00” remains unchanged; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c)— i for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”; ii for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; iii “£23.35” remains unchanged; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d)— i for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”; ii for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; iii “£38.20” remains unchanged; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e)— i for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”; ii for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”; iii “£43.50” remains unchanged. 8 Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 17 to this Order. 9 Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5A (applicable amounts of joint-claim couples in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 18 to this Order. 10 In paragraph 20(b) of Schedule 7 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”. 11 The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 19 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 (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£30.50” substitute “£31.00”. PART 5 STATE PENSION CREDIT State Pension Credit 26 1 The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 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 State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number. 2 In regulation 6 (amount of the guarantee credit)— a in paragraph (1)(a) for “£167.05” substitute “£174.05”; b in paragraph (1)(b) for “£109.45” substitute “£114.05”; c in paragraph (5)(a) for “£45.50” substitute “£46.75”; d in paragraph (5)(b) for “£91.00” substitute “£93.50”; and e in paragraph (8) for “£25.80” substitute “£26.35”. 3 In regulation 7 (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 “£82.05” and “£131.20” substitute “£84.25” and “£134.75” respectively. 4 In paragraph 14 of Schedule II (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 “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”; d in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£101.00” and “£150.00” substitute “£106.00” and “£157.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged; e in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£150.00” and “£194.00” substitute “£157.00” and “£204.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged; f in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£194.00” and “£258.00” substitute “£204.00” and “£271.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and g in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£258.00” and “£322.00” substitute “£271.00” and “£338.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged. 5 In paragraph 1 (polygamous marriages) of Schedule III — a in sub-paragraph (5) for £“167.05” and “£57.60” substitute “£174.05” and “£60.00” respectively; and b in sub-paragraph (7) for “£131.20” substitute “£134.75”. 6 The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule. PART 6 REVOCATION Revocation 27 The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2005 is hereby revoked. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Stephen C. Timms Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions 8th March 2006 We consent, Tom Watson Vernon Coaker Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury 9th March 2006