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Paragraph 2 GeneralF1

(1)

In this Schedule—

  • “child” means a person under the age of 16;

  • F2“foster parent” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013;

  • “qualifying young person” has the meaning given in regulation 4A.

(2)

Whether a claimant is responsible for a child or qualifying young person for the purposes of this Schedule is determined in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 8.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Sch. 2A inserted (1.2.2019) by The State Pension Credit (Additional Amount for Child or Qualifying Young Person) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/676), regs. 1, 2(4)

F2

Words in Sch. 2A para. 2(1) inserted (27.1.2025) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/3), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)