Regulation 4 The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996

The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996^f1 are amended as follows.

In regulation 3E(2)(h) (entitlement of a member of a joint-claim couple to a jobseeker’s allowance without a claim being made jointly by the couple)^f2, after “section 35” insert “or 35B”.

For regulation 15(1)(c) (circumstances in which a person is not to be regarded as available)^f3, substitute—

“(c)

if she is in receipt of maternity allowance under section 35 or 35B of the Benefits Act or maternity pay in accordance with sections 164-171 of that Act.”.

In regulation 48(2)(c) (linking periods), after “section 35” insert “or 35B”.