Regulation 12 Amendment of regulation 9 (use of voucher)I1

In regulation 9(1) M1, for “within the period of its validity exchange a voucher for” substitute “ only use a voucher to purchase ”.

In regulation 9(3), for “exchanged for” substitute “ used to purchase ”.

In regulation 9(4)(b), for “supplied in exchange for” substitute “ purchased with ”.

After regulation 9(4) insert—

“(5)

Where a voucher issued to a beneficiary has not been used for a period of 16 consecutive weeks the Secretary of State may cancel the voucher.

(6)

Where a voucher has been cancelled under paragraph (5) the beneficiary ceases to be entitled to benefit under these Regulations.”.