Explanatory note

This Order is made by the Treasury following a review of the general level of prices conducted under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) in the tax year ending 5th April 2015.

The weekly rate of guardian’s allowance was last amended by the Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/828).

Article 2 increases the weekly rate of guardian’s allowance prescribed by paragraph 5 of Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) from £16.35 to £16.55 with effect from 6th April 2015.

A full Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.