PART 1INTRODUCTION

Citation, commencement and effect

1.-(1) This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2012.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of-

(a)this article and articles 2, 6 and 29, on 1st April 2012;

(b)article 3-

(i)in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2012, and

(ii)for all other purposes, on 9th April 2012;

(c)articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 16, on 9th April 2012;

(d)article 8, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 1st April 2012, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph "benefit week" has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations;

(e)article 9, on 6th April 2012;

(f)article 10, on 1st April 2012, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1)(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(8), for which purpose it shall come into force on 9th April 2012;

(g)article 11, on 1st April 2012;

(h)articles 14 and 15, on 12th April 2012;

(i)articles 17 to 19, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph "benefit week" has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations;

(j)articles 20 and 21, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 2nd April 2012, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2012;

(k)articles 22 and 23, on 1st April 2012;

(l)articles 24 to 26, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary-

(i)for the purposes of article 24(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2012, and

(ii)for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012, and for the purposes of this head "benefit week" has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations;

(m)article 27, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph "benefit week" has the same meaning as in the State Pension Credit Regulations; and

(n)article 28, in so far as it relates to a particular beneficiary, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph "benefit week" has the same meaning as in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations.

(3) The changes made-

(a)in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act; and

(b)by article 24(c) in so far as it is relevant for the purposes referred to in article 6(10),

shall take effect for each case on the date specified in relation to that case in article 6.

Interpretation

2. In this Order-

"the Administration Act" means the Social Security Administration Act 1992;

"the Computation of Earnings Regulations" means the Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) Regulations 1996(9);

"the Contributions and Benefits Act" means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;

"the Council Tax Benefit Regulations" means the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006(10);

"the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations" means the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 2006(11);

"the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations" means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008(12);

"the Housing Benefit Regulations" means the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006(13);

"the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations" means the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) Regulations 2006(14);

"the Income Support Regulations" means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987(15);

"the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations" means the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 1996(16);

"the Pension Schemes Act" means the Pension Schemes Act 1993(17); and

"the State Pension Credit Regulations" means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002(18).

PART 2SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS

Rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act

3.-(1) From and including the respective dates specified in article 6-

(a)the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased; and

(b)the sums specified in paragraph 3(a) and (b) of Part III of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (age related addition -� higher and middle rates) shall be reduced(19),

so that Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (contributory periodical benefits, non-contributory periodical benefits, increases for dependants and rates of industrial injuries benefit), except paragraph 5 of Part III of that Schedule (guardian's allowance), has effect as set out in Schedule 1 to this Order.

(2) The sums mentioned in paragraph (1) are the sums specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Contributions and Benefits Act except, in-

(a)Part III, the sums specified for age related addition (higher and middle rates) and age addition to a pension of any category and otherwise under section 79 of that Act;

(b)Part IV, the sums specified in column (2) (increase for qualifying child); and

(c)Part V, the sums specified for the increase in disablement pension for dependent children, widow's pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons(20).

Increase in rates or amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act

4.-(1) The sums specified in paragraphs (2) to (5) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2) The sums falling to be calculated under paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (calculation of weekly rate of a beneficiary's retirement allowance) shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.

(3) In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(21) (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension)-

(a)for "£90.45" substitute "£95.15"; and

(b)for "£102.15" substitute "£107.45".

(4) It is directed(22) that the sums which are-

(a)additional pensions in long-term benefits calculated by reference to any final relevant year earlier than the tax year 2011-2012;

(b)increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act(23) (pension increase or lump sum where entitlement to retirement pension is deferred);

(c)lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule(24) on becoming entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (entitlement to lump sum where pensioner's deceased spouse or civil partner has deferred entitlement); and

(d)payable to a pensioner as part of their Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 1975(25), section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986(26) or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,

shall in each case be increased by 5.2 per cent.

(5) The sums which, under-

(a)section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act(27), are shared additional pensions; and

(b)paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act(28), are increases in the rates of such pensions,

shall in each case be increased by 5.2 per cent.

Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act

5.-(1) It is directed(29) that the sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6.

(2) Sums which are payable by virtue of section 15(1) of the Pension Schemes Act (which provides for increases in a person's guaranteed minimum pension if payment of their occupational pension is postponed after they attain pensionable age) to a person who is also entitled to a Category A or Category B retirement pension (including sums payable by virtue of section 17(2)(30) and (3) of that Act) shall be increased by-

(a)5.2 per cent where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years(31); and

(b)2.2 per cent where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax years 1988-89 to 1996-97 inclusive.

Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are changed by this Order

6.-(1) Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the changes made by this Order in the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefit under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act shall take effect for each case.

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 9th April 2012.

(3) In the case of a person over pensionable age-

(a)whose entitlement to a Category A retirement pension is deferred; and

(b)for whom the rate of short-term incapacity benefit falls to be calculated in accordance with section 30B(3) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(32),

any increases in the sums mentioned in articles 3, 4 and 12 for Category A and Category B retirement pension and graduated retirement benefit together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect on 12th April 2012.

(4) The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 9th April 2012.

(5) Any increases in the sums specified for-

(a)the rate of-

(i)Category C and Category D retirement pension,

(ii)attendance allowance, and

(iii)carer's allowance (except in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday); and

(b)any increases in-

(i)Category C retirement pension and carer's allowance referred to in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (iii), and

(ii)widowed mother's allowance and widowed parent's allowance,

in respect of dependants,

shall in all cases take effect on 9th April 2012.

(6) Any increases in the sums specified for-

(a)the rate of-

(i)carer's allowance in a case where the Secretary of State has made arrangements for it to be paid on a Wednesday,

(ii)disablement benefit,

(iii)maximum disablement gratuity under paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act,

(iv)industrial death benefit by way of widow's and widower's pension and allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons(33),

(v)the maximum of the aggregate of weekly benefit payable for successive accidents, under section 107(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(b)any increases in-

(i)the benefits referred to in heads (i), (iii) and (iv) of sub-paragraph (a) in respect of dependants, and

(ii)disablement pension,

shall in all cases take effect on 11th April 2012.

(7) In any case where a person's weekly rate of Category A or Category B retirement pension falls to be increased under the provisions of section 47(1) or 48C(2) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(34) by reference to the weekly rate of invalidity allowance or age addition to long-term incapacity benefit to which he was previously entitled, any increase in such sum shall take effect on 9th April 2012.

(8) The changes in the sums specified for the rate of incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance together with, where appropriate, any increases for dependants, shall take effect in all cases on 12th April 2012.

(9) The increases in the sums falling to be calculated in accordance with paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (retirement allowance) shall take effect on 11th April 2012.

(10) Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 24(c), in so far as those sums are relevant for the purposes of establishing whether the rate of any benefit is not to be increased in respect of an adult dependant because the earnings of the dependant exceed a specified amount(35), shall take effect-

(a)except in a case where sub-paragraph (b) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 9th April 2012;

(b)in a case where regulation 7(b) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations (date on which earnings are treated as paid) applies, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for the beneficiary on or after 1st April 2012,

and for the purpose of this paragraph, "benefit week" has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Computation of Earnings Regulations.

Increase in rates of certain compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948

7. From and including-

(a)11th April 2012, for "£55.55" referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act(36) (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen's compensation);

(b)12th April 2012, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule(37) (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),

substitute "£58.45".

Earnings Limits

8. In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(38) (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases)-

(a)for "£205.00", in both places where it occurs, substitute "£215.00"; and

(b)for "£27.00" substitute "£28.00".

Statutory Sick Pay

9. In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(39) (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for "£81.60" substitute "£85.85".

Statutory Maternity Pay

10. In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986(40) (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for "£128.73" substitute "£135.45".

Ordinary and Additional Statutory Paternity Pay, and Statutory Adoption Pay

11.-(1) In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002(41)-

(a)in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for "£128.73" substitute "£135.45"; and

(b)in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for "£128.73" substitute "£135.45".

(2) In regulation 2(a) of the Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010(42) (weekly rate of payment of additional statutory paternity pay) for "£128.73" substitute "£135.45".

Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit

12.-(1) In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965(43) (graduated retirement benefit)-

(a)the sum of 11.89 pence shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.; and

(b)from and including 9th April 2012 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 12.51 pence.

(2) The sums which are the increases of graduated retirement benefit under Schedule 2 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) (No. 2) Regulations 1978(44) (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.

(3) The sums which are lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under Schedule 1 to the Social Security (Graduated Retirement Benefit) Regulations 2005(45) (increases of graduated retirement benefit and lump sums) shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.

(4) The sums which are the additions under section 37(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (additions for widows and widowers) shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.

Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance

13. In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991(46) (rate of benefit)-

(a)in paragraph (1)(a) for "£73.60" substitute "£77.45";

(b)in paragraph (1)(b) for "£49.30" substitute "£51.85";

(c)in paragraph (1)(c) for "£19.55" substitute "£20.55";

(d)in paragraph (2)(a) for "£51.40" substitute "£54.05"; and

(e)in paragraph (2)(b) for "£19.55" substitute "£20.55".

Rates of age addition

14.-(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994(47) (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for "£19.25" substitute "£20.25"; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for "£9.65" substitute "£10.15".

(2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit-

(a)the sum specified in regulation 10(2)(a)(48) shall be reduced to "£11.70"; and

(b)the sum specified in regulation 10(2)(b) shall be increased to "£5.90".

Rates of transitional invalidity allowance

15.-(1) Subject to paragraph (2), in regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995(49) (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for "£19.25" substitute "£20.25";

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for "£12.40" substitute "£13.00"; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (c) for "£6.20" substitute "£6.50".

(2) In the case of a claimant entitled to long-term incapacity benefit-

(a)the sums specified in regulation 18(2)(a) and (b)(50) shall be reduced to "£11.70" and "£5.90" respectively; and

(b)the sum specified in regulation 18(2)(c) shall be increased to "£5.90".

Rates of bereavement benefits

16. In the Rate of Bereavement Benefits Regulations 2010(51)-

(a)in regulation 2 (rate of widowed mother's allowance and widow's pension) for "£100.70" substitute "£105.95"; and

(b)in regulation 3 (rate of widowed parent's allowance and bereavement allowance) for "£100.70" substitute "£105.95".

PART 3INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT

Applicable amounts for Income Support

17.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Income Support Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 2 to 4 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Income Support Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In-

(a)regulations 17(1)(b), 18(1)(c) and 21(1); and

(b)paragraphs 13A(2)(a)(52) and 14(2)(a)(53) of Part III of Schedule 2,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

(3) The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2(54) (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 2 to this Order.

(4) In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2(55) (applicable amounts: family premium)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) "£17.40" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2(56) (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.

(6) In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3(57) (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(7) The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 4 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

Income Support Transitional Protection

18. It is directed(58) that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987(59) (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 5.2 per cent.

The Relevant Sum for Income Support

19. In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act(60) (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for "£36.00" substitute "£38.00".

Housing Benefit

20.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 5 and 6 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In regulation 27(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) "£175.00" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) "£300.00" remains unchanged.

(3) In regulation 74(61) (non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for "£24.05", "£24.05", "£12.15", "£16.00", "£16.00", "£8.05" and "£2.95" substitute "£25.30", "£25.30", "£12.80", "£16.85", "£16.85", "£8.45" and "£3.10" respectively.

(5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£21.55" substitute "£25.50";

(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for "£2.50" substitute "£2.95"; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£1.75" substitute "£2.05".

(6) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3(62) (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 5 to this Order.

(7) In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) "£22.20" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.

(9) In Part 6 of Schedule 3(63) (amount of components)-

(a)in paragraph 25 for "£26.75" substitute "£28.15"; and

(b)in paragraph 26 for "£32.35" substitute "£34.05".

(10) In paragraph 17(1)(64) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

(11) In paragraph 56 of Schedule 5 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit

21.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 7 and 8 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In regulation 30(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) "£175.00" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) "£300.00" remains unchanged.

(3) In regulation 55(65) (non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(4) In paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for "£24.05", "£24.05", "£12.15", "£16.00", "£16.00", "£8.05" and "£2.95" substitute "£25.30", "£25.30", "£12.80", "£16.85", "£16.85", "£8.45" and "£3.10" respectively.

(5) In paragraph 6 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£21.55" substitute "£25.50";

(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for "£2.50" substitute "£2.95"; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£1.75" substitute "£2.05".

(6) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.

(7) In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: family premium) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(8) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 3 (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.

(9) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 4 (sums disregarded from claimant's earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

(10) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 5(66) (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

Council Tax Benefit

22.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 9 and 10 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In regulation 17(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) "£175.00" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) "£300.00" remains unchanged.

(3) In regulation 58 (non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in paragraph (1)(a) for "£8.60" substitute "£9.90";

(b)in paragraph (1)(b) for "£2.85" substitute "£3.30";

(c)in paragraph (2)(a) for "£180.00" substitute "£183.00";

(d)in paragraph (2)(b) for "£180.00", "£310.00" and "£5.70" substitute "£183.00", "£316.00" and "£6.55" respectively; and

(e)in paragraph (2)(c) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£7.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£8.25" respectively.

(4) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1(67) (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.

(5) In paragraph 3 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) "£22.20" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(6) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.

(7) In Part 6 of Schedule 1(68) (amount of components)-

(a)in paragraph 25 for "£26.75" substitute "£28.15"; and

(b)in paragraph 26 for "£32.35" substitute "£34.05".

(8) In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 2(69) (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for "£177.00" substitute "£180.00"; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for "£177.00" and "£231.00" substitute "£180.00" and "£235.00" respectively.

(9) In paragraph 16(1)(70) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

(10) In paragraph 56 of Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit

23.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 11 and 12 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Council Tax Benefit (SPC) Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In regulation 20(3) (calculation of income on a weekly basis)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) "£175.00" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) "£300.00" remains unchanged.

(3) In regulation 42 (non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in paragraph (1)(a) for "£8.60" substitute "£9.90";

(b)in paragraph (1)(b) for "£2.85" substitute "£3.30";

(c)in paragraph (2)(a) for "£180.00" substitute "£183.00";

(d)in paragraph (2)(b) for "£180.00", "£310.00" and "£5.70" substitute "£183.00", "£316.00" and "£6.55" respectively; and

(e)in paragraph (2)(c) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£7.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£8.25" respectively.

(4) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.

(5) In paragraph 3(1) of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(6) The sums specified in Part 4 of Schedule 1 (amounts of premiums specified in Part 3) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.

(7) In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 2 (sums disregarded from claimant's earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

(8) In paragraph 21 of Schedule 3(71) (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) "£17.10" remains unchanged.

(9) In the Table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 6(72) (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for "£177.00" substitute "£180.00"; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for "£177.00" and "£231.00" substitute "£180.00" and "£235.00" respectively.

PART 4JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE

Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance

24. In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations(73) (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker's allowance)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for "£53.45" substitute "£56.25";

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for "£53.45" substitute "£56.25"; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (c) for "£67.50" substitute "£71.00".

Applicable amounts for Jobseeker's Allowance

25.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 13 to 16 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In-

(a)regulations 83(b), 84(1)(c) and 85(1)(74); and

(b)paragraphs 15A(2)(a)(75) and 16(2)(a)(76) of Part III of Schedule 1,

the sum specified is in each case £3,000.

(3) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 1(77) (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.

(4) In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1(78) (applicable amounts: family premium)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) "£17.40" remains unchanged; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) "£17.40" remains unchanged.

(5) The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1(79) (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.

(6) The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1(80) (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.

(7) In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2(81) (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(8) The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 16 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker's Allowance

26. In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations(82) (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for "£36.00" substitute "£38.00".

PART 5STATE PENSION CREDIT

State Pension Credit

27.-(1) The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 17 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.

(2) In regulation 6(83) (amount of the guarantee credit)-

(a)in paragraph (1)(a) for "£209.70" substitute "£217.90";

(b)in paragraph (1)(b) for "£137.35" substitute "£142.70";

(c)in paragraph (5)(a) for "£55.30" substitute "£58.20";

(d)in paragraph (5)(b) for "£110.60" substitute "£116.40"; and

(e)in paragraph (8) for "£31.00" substitute "£32.60".

(3) In regulation 7(84) (savings credit)-

(a)in paragraph (1) "60 per cent.", "60 per cent." and "40 per cent." in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) respectively remain unchanged; and

(b)in paragraph (2) for "£103.15" and "£164.55" substitute "£111.80" and "£178.35" respectively.

(4) In paragraph 14 of Schedule II(85) (persons residing with the claimant)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(5) In paragraph 1 of Schedule III(86) (polygamous marriages)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (5) for "£209.70" and "£72.35" substitute "£217.90" and "£75.20" respectively; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (7) for "£164.55" substitute "£178.35".

(6) The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 17 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 6EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

Applicable amounts for Employment and Support Allowance

28.-(1) The sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount as specified in the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations shall be the sums set out in this article and Schedules 18 to 20 to this Order; and unless stated otherwise, any reference in this article to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations bearing that number.

(2) The sums specified in Part 1 of Schedule 4(87) (prescribed amounts) shall be as set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.

(3) The sums specified in Part 3 of Schedule 4(88) (weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2) shall be as set out in Schedule 19 to this Order.

(4) In Part 4 of Schedule 4(89) (the components)-

(a)in paragraph 12 for "£26.75" substitute "£28.15"; and

(b)in paragraph 13 for "£32.35" substitute "£34.05".

(5) In paragraph 19 of Schedule 6(90) (housing costs: non-dependant deductions)-

(a)in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for "£60.60" substitute "£73.85";

(b)in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for "£9.40" substitute "£11.45";

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for "£122.00" substitute "£124.00";

(d)in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for "£122.00", "£180.00" and "£21.55" substitute "£124.00", "£183.00" and "£26.25" respectively;

(e)in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for "£180.00", "£234.00" and "£29.60" substitute "£183.00", "£238.00" and "£36.10" respectively;

(f)in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for "£234.00", "£310.00" and "£48.45" substitute "£238.00", "£316.00" and "£59.05" respectively; and

(g)in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for "£310.00", "£387.00" and "£55.20" substitute "£316.00", "£394.00" and "£67.25" respectively.

(6) The sums specified in any provision of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.

PART 7REVOCATION

Revocation

29. The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011(91) is revoked.

Article 3(1)

SCHEDULE 1PROVISIONS OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS ACT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART I(92)CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

PART IIBEREAVEMENT PAYMENT

PART IIINON-CONTRIBUTORY PERIODICAL BENEFITS

PART IVINCREASES FOR DEPENDANTS

PART VRATES OF INDUSTRIAL INJURIES BENEFIT

Article 17(3)

SCHEDULE 2PART I OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IPERSONAL ALLOWANCES

1. The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1) and 18(1) (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)-

2.-(1) (106) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 17(1)(b) and 18(1)(c).

Article 17(5)

SCHEDULE 3PART IV OF SCHEDULE 2 TO THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IVWEEKLY AMOUNTS OF PREMIUMS SPECIFIED IN PART III

Article 17(7)

SCHEDULE 4APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE INCOME SUPPORT REGULATIONS

(1)	(2)
Provision in Income Support Regulations	Specified Sum
Regulation 22A(1)(112)	Applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 3(113), paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula-
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(b)(114)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 3, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 7(8)	100 per cent. of eligible interest.
Schedule 3, paragraph 8(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 3, paragraph 10(115)	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula-
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(5)(116)	£100,000.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(7)(a)	A sum determined by applying the formula P x Q.
Schedule 3, paragraph 11(11)(117)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula- formula-formula-
Schedule 3, paragraph 12(2)(118)	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 7, paragraph 2A(119)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 7	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 8(a)	Nil.
Schedule 7, paragraph 17(120)	Nil.

Article 20(6)

SCHEDULE 5PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Personal Allowances

1. (121) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(a) and 23(a) and (b)-

2.-(1) (122) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 22(b) and 23(c)-

Article 20(8)

SCHEDULE 6PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Article 21(6)

SCHEDULE 7PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Personal Allowances

1. (123)The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 22-

2.-(1) (124) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 22-

Article 21(8)

SCHEDULE 8PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 3 TO THE HOUSING BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Article 22(4)

SCHEDULE 9PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Personal allowances

1. (125) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(a) and 13(a) and (b)-

2.-(1) (126) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 12(b) and 13(c)-

Article 22(6)

SCHEDULE 10PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Article 23(4)

SCHEDULE 11PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Personal Allowances

1. (128)The amount specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the amount specified for the purposes of regulation 12-

2.-(1) (129) The amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the amounts specified for the purposes of regulation 12(1)(b)-

Article 23(6)

SCHEDULE 12PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT (SPC) REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 4Amounts of premiums specified in Part 3

Article 25(3)

SCHEDULE 13PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Personal Allowances

1. (130) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83, 84(1), 86A and 86B (applicable amounts and polygamous marriages)-

2.-(1) (131) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) below in respect of each person specified in column (1) shall, for the relevant period specified in column (1), be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 83(b) and 84(1)(c).

Article 25(5)

SCHEDULE 14PART IV OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IVWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part III

Article 25(6)

SCHEDULE 15PART IVB OF SCHEDULE 1 TO THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS(135) AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART IVBWeekly amounts of premiums specified in Part IVA

Article 25(8)

SCHEDULE 16APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Regulation 145(1)(140)	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Regulation 146G(1)(141)	Weekly applicable amount to be reduced by a sum equivalent to 40 per cent. or, as the case may be, 20 per cent. of the specified amount.
Schedule 2, paragraph 5(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula-
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(b)	Half the amount which would fall to be met by applying the provisions of sub-paragraph (a).
Schedule 2, paragraph 6(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 7(1)(b)	Nil.
Schedule 2, paragraph 9(142)	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula-
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(4)(143)	£100,000.
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula-
Schedule 2, paragraph 10(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula-
Schedule 2, paragraph 11(2)(144)	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule 5, paragraph 4	Nil.
Schedule 5, paragraph 14(145)	Nil.
Schedule 5A, paragraph 3(146)	Nil.

Article 27(6)

SCHEDULE 17OTHER AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE STATE PENSION CREDIT REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in State Pension Credit Regulations	(2) Specified Amount
Regulation 6(3)(a)	Nil.
Regulation 6(3)(b)	Nil.
Regulation 7(3)	Nil.
Schedule II, paragraph 6(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula-
Schedule II, paragraph 7(1)	The weekly amount of housing costs shall be calculated by applying the formula-
Schedule II, paragraph 8(2)(147)	£100,000.
Schedule II, paragraph 8(4)(a)	The sum shall be determined by applying the formula-
Schedule II, paragraph 8(8)(148)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula-
Schedule II, paragraph 9(2)(149)	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).
Schedule III, paragraph 2(150)	Nil.

Article 28(2)

SCHEDULE 18PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 1Prescribed amounts

1. (151) The weekly amounts specified in column (2) in respect of each person or couple specified in column (1) shall be the weekly amounts specified for the purposes of regulations 67(1) and 68 (prescribed amounts and polygamous marriages)-

Article 28(3)

SCHEDULE 19PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDER

PART 3Weekly amount of premiums specified in Part 2

Article 28(6)

SCHEDULE 20APPLICABLE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS

(1) Provision in Employment and Support Allowance Regulations	(2) Specified Sum
Schedule 6, paragraph 7(3)	The relevant fraction shall be obtained in accordance with the formula-
Schedule 6, paragraph 8(1)(c)	Nil.
Schedule 6, paragraph 11	The weekly amount of housing costs is the amount calculated by applying the formula-
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(4)(154)	£100,000.
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(6)(a)	The appropriate amount shall be a sum determined by applying the formula-
Schedule 6, paragraph 12(10)	The qualifying portion of a loan shall be determined by applying the formula-
Schedule 6, paragraph 13(2)(155)	The standard rate is to be the average mortgage rate published by the Bank of England in August 2010. It is to be varied each time that sub-paragraph (2B) applies such that the average mortgage rate published on the reference day then becomes the new standard rate in accordance with sub-paragraph (2D).

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made as a consequence of a review under section 150 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 ("the Administration Act") and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

The Order is also made as a consequence of a review under section 150A of the Administration Act and includes details of the sums mentioned in that section.

Part 2 of the Order relates to social security benefits, pensions and allowances.

Article 3 and Schedule 1 alter the benefits and increases of benefits (excepting those referred to in article 3(1)(b) and (2)) specified in Parts I, III, IV and V of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 ("the Contributions and Benefits Act").

Article 4 increases the rates and amounts of certain pensions and allowances under the Contributions and Benefits Act.

Article 5 increases the sums payable as part of a Category A or Category B retirement pension under sections 15(1) and 17(2) and (3) of the Pension Schemes Act 1993 ("the Pension Schemes Act") on account of increases in guaranteed minimum pensions.

Article 6 specifies the dates from which the sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are altered.

Article 7 increases the rates of certain compensation and industrial injuries benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948.

Article 8 specifies earnings limits for child dependency increases.

Article 9 increases the weekly rate of statutory sick pay.

Article 10 specifies the weekly rate of statutory maternity pay.

Article 11 specifies the weekly rates of ordinary and additional statutory paternity pay and of statutory adoption pay.

Article 12 increases the rate of graduated retirement benefit.

Article 13 increases the rate of disability living allowance.

Article 14 increases the weekly rates of age addition excepting those referred to in article 14(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, which are reduced if on the qualifying date the beneficiary was under the age of 35 and increased if on the qualifying date the beneficiary had attained the age of 35 but was under the age of 45.

Article 15 increases the weekly rates of transitional invalidity allowance excepting those referred to in article 15(2) for claimants entitled to long-term incapacity benefit, which are reduced for higher and middle rate cases and increased for lower rate cases.

Article 16 increases the rates of widowed mother's allowance, widow's pension, widowed parent's allowance and bereavement allowance.

Part 3 of the Order relates to income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit.

Article 17 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income support. Article 17(3) and Schedule 2 set out the personal allowances; article 17(4) and (5) and Schedule 3 set out the premiums and article 17(7) and Schedule 4 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 18 provides for the percentage increase of sums payable by way of special transitional additions to income support.

Article 19 states the sum by which any income support of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Article 20 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit. Article 20(6) and Schedule 5 set out the personal allowances and article 20(8) and Schedule 6 set out the premiums.

Article 21 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of housing benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 21(6) and Schedule 7 set out the personal allowances and article 21(7) and (8) and Schedule 8 set out the premiums.

Article 22 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit. Article 22(4) and Schedule 9 set out the personal allowances and article 22(5) and (6) and Schedule 10 set out the premiums.

Article 23 states the amount of the sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of council tax benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for state pension credit. Article 23(4) and Schedule 11 set out the personal allowances and article 23(5) and (6) and Schedule 12 set out the premiums.

Part 4 of the Order relates to jobseeker's allowance.

Article 24 increases the age-related amounts for contribution-based jobseeker's allowance.

Article 25 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of income-based jobseeker's allowance. Article 25(3) and Schedule 13 set out the personal allowances; article 25(4) and (5) and Schedule 14 set out the premiums; article 25(6) and Schedule 15 set out the premiums for joint-claim couples and article 25(8) and Schedule 16 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Article 26 states the sum by which any jobseeker's allowance of a person involved in a trade dispute is reduced.

Part 5 of the Order relates to state pension credit.

Article 27 and Schedule 17 specify the amounts relevant to state pension credit.

Part 6 of the Order relates to employment and support allowance.

Article 28 states the amount of sums relevant to the applicable amount for the purposes of employment and support allowance. Article 28(2) and Schedule 18 set out the prescribed amounts; article 28(3) and Schedule 19 set out the premiums and article 28(6) and Schedule 20 set out other miscellaneous amounts.

Part 7 of the Order provides for the revocation of the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/821).

In accordance with sections 150(8) and 150A(5) and (9) of the Administration Act, a copy of the report of the Government Actuary giving his opinion on the likely effect on the National Insurance Fund of the making of this Order was laid before Parliament with the draft Order.

A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no new impact on the private sector or civil society organisations.