Regulation 9 Amendments to the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008

In regulation 7(2) of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008^f1 (exempted trusts and payments), after sub-paragraph (k) add—

“(l)

any payment made from a scheme established or approved by the Secretary of State or trust established with funds provided by the Secretary of State for the purpose of providing compensation in respect of a person having been infected from contaminated blood products;

(m)

any payment made under or by a trust, established for the purpose of giving relief and assistance to disabled persons whose disabilities were caused by the fact that during their mother’s pregnancy she had taken a preparation containing the drug known as Thalidomide, and which is approved by the Secretary of State.”.