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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1967), the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207), the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1971) and the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/1814).

In particular, regulation 2 of these Regulations increases by £1.50 from 22nd October 2001, the amounts of the weekly personal allowance applicable in respect of children and young persons in income support, jobseeker’s allowance, housing benefit and council tax benefit.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.