Article 3 Claimant commitment on conversion of contributory old style ESAI1

Where the amending provisions come into force in relation to an award of old style ESA in accordance with article 2 (conversion of contributory old style ESA) the Secretary of State may, for so long as the Secretary of State considers necessary to protect the efficient administration of employment and support allowance, delay the preparation of a claimant commitment in accordance with section 11A^f1 of the 2007 Act.

Section 1(3)(aa)^f2 of the 2007 Act (acceptance of claimant commitment to be a condition of entitlement to employment and support allowance) is not to apply during any period for which the preparation of a claimant commitment is delayed under paragraph (1).