Regulation 4 Amendment of Schedule 3 to the principal Regulations

in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), for the amount “£4.50” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£4.65”;

in sub-paragraph (3), for the amount “£6.75” (each time it appears) substitute the amount “£6.95”; and

for sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) substitute the following sub-paragraphs–

“(4)

Subject to sub-paragraph (5) where a resident–

(a)

has a partner;

(b)

has–

(i)

attained the age of 65; or

(ii)

has attained the qualifying age and his partner has attained the age of 65; and

(c)

has qualifying income in excess of the standard minimum guarantee,

a sum of £6.95.

(5)

Where–

(a)

the sum referred to in sub-paragraph (4) has been disregarded in the assessment of the resident’s partner’s income under these Regulations, or

(b)

the resident’s partner is in receipt of savings credit,

sub paragraph (4) does not apply to the resident.”.