Regulation 5

For rule 9(4) of Schedule 2, there shall be substituted the following—

“(4)

Where any amount of the rent or rates is met by a rebate or allowance under Part II of the Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 1982^f1, by any rate rebate or by housing benefit under the Social Security Act 1986, the amount so met shall be deducted from the rent to be considered under paragraph (1) of this rule.”.