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14.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994(1) (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for “£15.65” substitute “£18.65”; and
(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for “£6.55” substitute “£9.35”.
(2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, the sums specified in regulation 10(2)(a) and (b)(2) shall be reduced to “£15.00” and “£5.80” respectively.
S.I. 1994/2946; relevant amending instrument is S.I. 2009/497.
See S.I. 2008/3270 which modifies the effect of section 150 of the Administration Act so that these rates may be reduced.
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