Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the following Regulations—

the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/1814);

the Disability Working Allowance (General) Regulations 1991 (S.I. 1991/2887).

the Family Credit (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1973);

the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1971);

the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 (S.I. 1987/1967);

the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207).

Regulation 2 increases the amount to be allowed in respect of the cost of books and equipment in calculating a student’s grant income.

Regulation 3, in respect of Housing Benefit only, increases the amount of the deduction to be made in calculating a student’s eligible rent.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.