Explanatory note

These Regulations, which come into force on 7th April 2003, replace the table in regulation 10(2) of the Asylum Support Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/704) (as substituted by the Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/472) and subsequently amended by the Asylum Support (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2619)). They increase the total value, for any week, of asylum support in the form of vouchers redeemable for cash, or a cash payment, which may generally be expected to be provided under section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 in respect of the essential living needs of a person or qualifying couple. These Regulations also revoke the Asylum Support (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2002.