Paragraph 8

In a case where paragraphs 4, 6, 7 and 9 of this Schedule do not apply to the applicant and the applicant is one of a couple and a member of that couple is in employment, £10; but, notwithstanding paragraph 30 of this scheme (calculation of income and capital: applicant’s family and polygamous marriages), if this paragraph applies to an applicant it is not to apply to the applicant’s partner except where, and to the extent that, the earnings of the applicant which are to be disregarded under this paragraph are less than £10.