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Part I Contributory Periodical Benefits (Sections 14-31)

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Description of benefitWeekly rate
1. Unemployment or sickness benefit (section 14).(a) higher rate £9.80
(b) lower rate £6.90
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 14(4)).
2. Invalidity pension (section 15)£11.60
3. Invalidity allowance (section 16).(a) higher rate £2.40
(b) middle rate £1.50
(c) lower rate £0.75
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 16(2)).
4. Maternity allowance (section 22).£9.80
5. Widow's allowance (section 24).£16.20
6. Widowed mother's allowance (section 25).£11.60
7. Widow's pension (section 26)£11.60
8. Category A retirement pension (section 28).£11.60
9. Category B retirement pension (section 29).(a) lower rate £6.90
(b) higher rate £11.60
(the appropriate rate being determined in accordance with section 29(7)).
10. Child's special allowance (section 31).£5.65