Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Members of the Forces) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1997.

Regulation 2(2) replaces a reference to a provision in the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 1979 (which have been revoked) with a reference to a provision in the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001.

Regulation 2(3) removes a provision which disentitles a person from receiving a jobseeker’s allowance (except in certain circumstances) in respect of any day on which that person is a serving member of the armed forces.

Regulation 2(4) makes an amendment that is consequential upon the amendment made by regulation 2(3).

A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business or the voluntary sector.