Regulation 4 Amendment of the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations 1987

For regulation 9(3)(b) of the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations 1987 M1 (effect of capital) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraph—

“(b)

in the case of a claim for a Sure Start Maternity Grant or a funeral payment which is made within 12 months of the death of the spouse of the claimant, any lump sum payable to that claimant as a widow or as a widower by virtue of section 36 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 M2 (bereavement payment) shall be disregarded;”.