# The Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996, Paragraph 6


Where in any case the charges in respect of child care are paid monthly, the average weekly charge for the purposes of paragraph 4 shall be established—
(a) where the charges are for a fixed monthly amount, by multiplying that amount by 12 and dividing the product by 52;
(b) where the charges are for variable monthly amounts, by aggregating the charges for the previous 12 months and dividing the total by 52.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2745/schedule/2/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-benefit-computation-of-earnings-regulations-1996/schedule-2/paragraph-6
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