Regulation 7 Circumstances in which requirement to participate in Phase One of the Scheme is suspended or ceases to apply

(1)

The requirement for C to participate in Phase One of the Scheme does not apply for any period during which the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations apply so that C is not required to meet the jobseeking conditions.

(2)

A requirement to participate in Phase One of the Scheme ceases to apply to C if—

(a)

the Secretary of State gives C notice in writing that C is no longer required to participate in Phase One of the Scheme; or

(b)

C has ceased to be registered at a Jobcentre Plus office that is located within a pilot area; or

(c)

C has participated in Phase One of the Scheme for a cumulative period of 6 months; or

(d)

C ceases to be entitled to a jobseeker’s allowance.

(3)

If the Secretary of State gives C a notice in writing under paragraph (2)(a), the requirement to participate in Phase One of the Scheme ceases to apply on the date specified in the notice.