# The Discretionary Support Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 8: Decision to award a loan or a grant


(1) Where a claimant applies for a discretionary support award under regulation 4 a discretionary support officer may determine the claim as a claim for a loan or a grant.
(2) In making a decision in relation to a discretionary support award a discretionary support officer shall take into account any guidance issued by the Department.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2016/9780338005540/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-discretionary-support-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-8
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