Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the provisions governing the time limits applicable to making a claim for a Sure Start Maternity Grant.

The Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3061) make provision for the payment of Sure Start Maternity Grants. The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1968) (“the Claims and Payments Regulations”) set out the time limits for making a claim for a Sure Start Maternity Grant. Regulation 2 of these Regulations amends Schedule 4 to the Claims and Payments Regulations to extend the period in which claims can be made from 3 months to 6 months after the occurrence of the relevant event giving rise to a claimant becoming responsible for a child.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business, charities or voluntary bodies.