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Citation and Commencement
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Student Fees (Amounts)(England)(Amendment) Regulations 2006 and come into force on 1st September 2007.
Increases to the prescribed basic and higher amounts
2
The Student Fees (Amounts)(England) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows:
a
in regulation 4 for “£1200” substitute “£1,225” and for “£3000” substitute “£3,070” and
b
in regulation 5 for “£600” substitute ““£610” and for “£1500” substitute “£1,535”
Bill Rammell
Minister of State
Department for Education and Skills
4th September 2006


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Citation, commencement, effect and interpretation
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Registered Pension Schemes (Extension of Migrant Member Relief) Regulations 2006, shall come into force on 11th August 2006 and shall have effect in relation to all times on or after 6th April 2006.
2
In these Regulations —
“ the Act ” means the Finance Act 2004;
“block transfer” has the same meaning as it has in paragraph 22(6) of Schedule 36;
“the receiving scheme” means the scheme referred to in the relevant provisions;
“the relevant provisions” means paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 4(1) of Schedule 33 (meaning of relevant migrant member); and
“Schedule” means a Schedule to the Act.
References in relevant provisions treated as including references to other schemes
2
1
Paragraphs (2) to (4) prescribe circumstances in which references in the relevant provisions to the pension scheme are to be read as including other schemes.
2
The circumstance prescribed by this paragraph is that there has been a block transfer to the receiving scheme on or after 6th April 2006.
In the circumstance prescribed by this paragraph, references in the relevant provisions to the pension scheme are to either the receiving scheme or to the scheme from which the block transfer takes place.
3
The circumstance prescribed by this paragraph is that there has been a series of transfers, all of which were block transfers from one overseas pension scheme to another and the last of which was a transfer to the receiving scheme occurring on or after 6th April 2006.
In the circumstance prescribed by this paragraph, references in the relevant provisions to the pension scheme are to either the receiving scheme or to any of the overseas pension schemes from which a block transfer, which forms part of the series, has taken place.
4
The circumstance prescribed by this paragraph is that —
a
under the rules of a pension scheme (“the original scheme”) on and after a specified date it is no longer possible for further accruals to occur;
b
a further pension scheme (“the new scheme”) has been established to provide benefits in respect of rights accruing to members of the original scheme after the specified date;
c
more than one member of the original scheme has become a member of the new scheme in relation to all rights accruing after the specified date;
d
rights do not accrue to any member of the new scheme after the specified date under the original scheme.
In the circumstance prescribed by this paragraph references in the relevant provisions to the pension scheme are to either the new scheme or the original scheme.
David Varney
Mike Eland
Two of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
20th July 2006


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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
Citation, commencement and effect
1
1
This Order may be cited as the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2006.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force for the purposes of —
a
this article and articles 2, 6, 21, 22 and 27, on 1st April 2006;
b
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 2006, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Computation of Earnings Regulations ;
c
article 3 —
i
in so far as it relates to any increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2006; and
ii
for all other purposes, on 10th April 2006, immediately after the coming into force of the Child Benefit Act 2005 ;
d
articles 4, 5, 7, 12, 13 and 26, on 10th April 2006;
e
article 9, on 6th April 2006;
f
article 10, on 2nd April 2006, except for the purpose of determining the rate of maternity allowance in accordance with section 35A(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act , for which purpose it shall come into force on 10th April 2006;
g
article 11, on 2nd April 2006;
h
articles 14 and 15, on 13th April 2006;
i
articles 16 to 18 —
i
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 10th April 2006, and for the purpose of this sub-paragraph “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Income Support Regulations ; and
ii
for the purposes of paragraph 2A of Schedule 7 to the Income Support Regulations, on the day specified in head (i) immediately after the coming into force of regulation 4 of the Social Security (Hospital In-Patient) Regulations as it relates to that beneficiary;
j
articles 19 and 20, in relation to a case where rent is payable at intervals of a week or any multiple thereof, on 3rd April 2006, and in relation to any other case, on 1st April 2006;
k
articles 23 to 25, in so far as they relate to a particular beneficiary —
i
for the purposes of article 23(c), in so far as it relates to an increase to which article 6(10)(b) applies, on 1st April 2006; and
ii
for all other purposes, on the first day of the first benefit week to commence for that beneficiary, on or after 10th April 2006, and for the purposes of this head “benefit week” has the same meaning as in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations .
3
The increases 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 23(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 ;
“the Contributions and Benefits Act” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992;
“the Council Tax Benefit Regulations ” means the Council Tax Benefit (General) Regulations 1992 ;
“the Housing Benefit Regulations ” means the Housing Benefit (General) Regulations 1987 ;
“the Income Support Regulations” means the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 ;
“the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations” means the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 ;
“the Pension Schemes Act” means the Pension Schemes Act 1993 ;
“the State Pension Credit Regulations ” means the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 ; and
“the 2003 Regulations ” means the Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (State Pension Credit) Regulations 2003 .
PART 2
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSIONS
Increase in rates or amounts of certain benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act
3
1
The sums specified in paragraph (2) shall be increased from and including the respective dates specified in article 6 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 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 dependant children, widow’s pension (initial rate) and death benefit allowance in respect of children and qualifying young persons ,
which remain the same.
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 2.7 per cent.
3
In section 44(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (basic pension in a Category A retirement pension) —
a
for “£73.35” substitute “£75.35”; and
b
for “£82.05” substitute “£84.25”.
4
It is directed 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 2005–2006;
b
increases in the rates of retirement pensions under Schedule 5 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (increase of pension where entitlement is deferred);
c
lump sums to which surviving spouses or civil partners will become entitled under paragraph 7A of that Schedule 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 his Category A or Category B retirement pension by virtue of an order made under section 126A of the Social Security Act 1975 , section 63 of the Social Security Act 1986 or section 150(1)(e) of the Administration Act,
shall in each case be increased by 2.7 per cent.
5
The sums which, under —
a
section 55A of the Contributions and Benefits Act , are shared additional pensions; and
b
paragraph 2 of Schedule 5A to the Contributions and Benefits Act , are increases in the rates of such pensions,
shall in each case be increased by 2.7 per cent.
Increase in rates or amount of certain benefits under the Pension Schemes Act
5
1
It is directed 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 his occupational pension is postponed after he attains 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) and (3) of that Act), shall be increased by 2.7 per cent. where the increase under section 15(1) is attributable to earnings factors for the tax year 1987-88 and earlier tax years .
Dates on which sums specified for rates or amounts of benefits under the Contributions and Benefits Act or the Pension Schemes Act are increased by this Order
6
1
Paragraphs (2) to (9), which are subject to the provisions of paragraph (10), specify the date on which the increases 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 10th April 2006.
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 ,
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 13th April 2006.
4
The increases in the sums mentioned in articles 4(4)(d) and 5(2) shall take effect on 10th April 2006.
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 (iv), and
ii
maternity allowance, widowed mother’s allowance and widowed parent’s allowance, in respect of dependants,
shall in all cases take effect on 10th April 2006.
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 ,
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 12th April 2006.
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 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 10th April 2006.
8
The increases 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 13th April 2006.
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 12th April 2006.
10
Any increases in the sums specified in articles 3 and 23(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 , 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 10th April 2006;
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 2006,
and for the purposes 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 workmen’s compensation and industrial diseases benefits in respect of employment before 5th July 1948
7
From and including —
a
12th April 2006, for “£45.70” referred to in paragraph 2(6)(c) of Schedule 8 to the Contributions and Benefits Act (maximum weekly rate of lesser incapacity allowance supplementing workmen’s compensation);
b
13th April 2006, for that sum referred to in paragraph 6(2)(b) of that Schedule (industrial diseases benefit schemes: weekly rate of allowance payable where disablement is not total),
substitute “£46.95”.
Earnings Limits
8
In section 80(4) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (earnings limits in respect of child dependency increases) —
a
for “£170.00”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “£175.00”; and
b
for “£22.00” substitute “£23.00”.
Statutory Sick Pay
9
In section 157(1) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (rate of payment of statutory sick pay) for “£68.20” substitute “£70.05”.
Statutory Maternity Pay
10
In regulation 6 of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986 (prescribed rate of statutory maternity pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”.
Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay
11
In the Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2002 —
a
in regulation 2(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory paternity pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”; and
b
in regulation 3(a) (weekly rate of payment of statutory adoption pay) for “£106.00” substitute “£108.85”.
Increase in rate of graduated retirement benefit
12
1
In section 36(1) of the National Insurance Act 1965 (graduated retirement benefit) —
a
the sum of 9.93 pence shall be increased by 2.7 per cent.; and
b
from and including 10th April 2006 the reference in that provision to that sum shall have effect as a reference to 10.20 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 (increases for deferred retirement) shall be increased by 2.7 per cent.
3
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 2.7 per cent.
Increase in rates of Disability Living Allowance
13
In regulation 4 of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (rate of benefit) —
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£60.60” substitute “£62.25”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£40.55” substitute “£41.65”;
c
in paragraph (1)(c) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”;
d
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£42.30” substitute “£43.45”; and
e
in paragraph (2)(b) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”.
Increase in rates of age addition to long-term incapacity benefit
14
In regulation 10(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 (increase in rate of incapacity benefit where beneficiary is under prescribed age on the qualifying date) —
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£8.05” substitute “£8.25”.
Increase in rates of transitional invalidity allowance in long-term incapacity benefit cases
15
In regulation 18(2) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) (Transitional) Regulations 1995 (rate of long-term incapacity benefit in transitional cases) —
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£16.05” substitute “£16.50”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£10.30” substitute “£10.60”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£5.15” substitute “£5.30”.
PART 3
INCOME SUPPORT, HOUSING BENEFIT AND COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
Applicable amounts for Income Support
16
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 5 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), 21(1) and 71(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and
b
paragraphs 13A(2)(a) and 14(a) 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 (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 (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 3 to this Order.
6
In paragraph 18 of Schedule 3 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) —
i
for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
ii
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) —
i
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
ii
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) —
i
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
ii
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) —
i
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
ii
for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
7
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 7 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 4 to this Order.
8
The sums specified in any provision of the Income Support Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 5 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
9
In paragraph 19(b) of Schedule 9 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”.
Income Support Transitional Protection
17
It is directed that the sums which are special transitional additions to income support payable in accordance with regulation 15 of the Income Support (Transitional) Regulations 1987 (special transitional addition) shall be increased by 2.2 per cent.
The Relevant Sum for Income Support
18
In section 126(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act (trade disputes: the relevant sum) for “£30.50” substitute “£31.00”.
Housing Benefit
19
1
As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, 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 6 and 7 to this Order; and unless otherwise stated, any reference to a numbered Schedule is a reference to the Schedule to the Housing Benefit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 21(1A) (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 63 (non-dependant deductions) —
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) —
i
for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
ii
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c) —
i
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
ii
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in paragraph (2)(d) —
i
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
ii
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in paragraph (2)(e) —
i
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
ii
for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
4
In paragraph 1A of Part I of Schedule 1 (ineligible service charges), for “£20.05”, “£20.05”, “£10.15”, “£13.35”, “£13.35”, “£6.70” and “£2.45” substitute “£20.50”, “£20.50”, “£10.35”, “£13.65”, “£13.65”, “£6.85” and “£2.50” respectively.
5
In paragraph 5 of Part II of Schedule 1 (payments in respect of fuel charges) —
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (d) for “£1.25” substitute “£1.40”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£0.85” substitute “£0.95”.
6
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 6 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (1A) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
8
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 7 to this Order.
9
In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
10
In Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) —
a
in paragraph 20(b) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”; and
b
in paragraph 58 for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
Housing Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit
20
1
This article applies to persons to whom regulation 2 of the 2003 Regulations applies and references in this article to the Housing Benefit Regulations are to the Housing Benefit Regulations as modified by the 2003 Regulations in their application to those persons.
2
As from a date determined in accordance with article 1 of this Order, 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 8 and 9 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 Regulations bearing that number.
3
In regulation 26(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.
4
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 8 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 2A (applicable amounts: amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 9 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3A (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
8
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 4A (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
Council Tax Benefit
21
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 10 and 11 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 13(1A) (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 52 (non-dependant deductions) —
a
in paragraph (1)(a) “£6.95” remains unchanged;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) “£2.30” remains unchanged;
c
in paragraph (2)(a) for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
d
in paragraph (2)(b) —
i
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
ii
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
iii
“£4.60” remains unchanged;
e
in paragraph (2)(c) —
i
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
ii
for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”;
iii
“£5.80” remains unchanged.
4
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 10 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£22.20” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”;
c
in sub-paragraph (1A) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 11 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 (amount of alternative maximum council tax benefit) —
a
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(i) for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
b
in sub-paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “£150.00” and “£194.00” substitute “£157.00” and “£204.00” respectively.
8
In paragraph 16(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
9
In Schedule 4 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) —
a
in paragraph 20(b) for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”; and
b
in paragraph 57 for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
Council Tax Benefit for certain persons over the qualifying age for State Pension Credit
22
1
This article applies to persons to whom regulation 12 of the 2003 Regulations applies and references in this article to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations are to the Council Tax Benefit Regulations as modified by the 2003 Regulations in their application to those persons.
2
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 12 and 13 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.
3
In regulation 18(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.
4
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1A (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 12 to this Order.
5
In paragraph 3 of Part II of Schedule 1A (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2) “£10.50” remains unchanged.
6
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1A (amounts of premiums specified in Part III) shall be as set out in Schedule 13 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 9(1) and (3)(c) of Schedule 3A (sums disregarded from claimant’s earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
8
In paragraph 21 of Schedule 4A (amounts to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings) for “£14.50” substitute “£14.90”.
PART 4
JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE
Increase in age-related amounts of contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
23
In regulation 79(1) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (weekly amounts of contribution-based jobseeker’s allowance) —
a
in sub-paragraph (a) for “£33.85” substitute “£34.60”;
b
in sub-paragraph (b) for “£44.50” substitute “£45.50”; and
c
in sub-paragraph (c) for “£56.20” substitute “£57.45”.
Applicable amounts for Jobseeker’s Allowance
24
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 14 to 19 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), 85(1) and 148(1)(a)(ii) and (d)(i); and
b
paragraphs 15A(2)(a) and 16(a) of Part III of Schedule 1,
the sum specified is in each case £3,000.
3
The sums specified in Part I of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: personal allowances) shall be as set out in Schedule 14 to this Order.
4
In paragraph 4 of Part II of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: family premium) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) for “£16.10” substitute “£16.25”.
5
The sums specified in Part IV of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums) shall be as set out in Schedule 15 to this Order.
6
The sums specified in Part IVB of Schedule 1 (applicable amounts: weekly amounts of premiums for joint-claim couples) shall be as set out in Schedule 16 to this Order.
7
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 (housing costs: non-dependant deductions) — .
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) —
i
for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
ii
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
iii
“£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) —
i
for “£150.00” substitute “£157.00”;
ii
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
iii
“£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) —
i
for “£194.00” substitute “£204.00”;
ii
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
iii
“£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) —
i
for “£258.00” substitute “£271.00”;
ii
for “£322.00” substitute “£338.00”;
iii
“£43.50” remains unchanged.
8
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5 (applicable amounts in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 17 to this Order.
9
Those sums relevant to the calculation of an applicable amount which are specified in Schedule 5A (applicable amounts of joint-claim couples in special cases) which are not increased by this Order are the sums set out in Schedule 18 to this Order.
10
In paragraph 20(b) of Schedule 7 (sums to be disregarded in the calculation of income other than earnings), for “£10.55” substitute “£11.95”.
11
The sums specified in any provision of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 19 to this Order are the sums set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
The Prescribed Sum for Jobseeker’s Allowance
25
In regulation 172 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (trade disputes: prescribed sum) for “£30.50” substitute “£31.00”.
PART 5
STATE PENSION CREDIT
State Pension Credit
26
1
The amounts as specified in the State Pension Credit Regulations shall be the amounts set out in this article and Schedule 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 State Pension Credit Regulations bearing that number.
2
In regulation 6 (amount of the guarantee credit) —
a
in paragraph (1)(a) for “£167.05” substitute “£174.05”;
b
in paragraph (1)(b) for “£109.45” substitute “£114.05”;
c
in paragraph (5)(a) for “£45.50” substitute “£46.75”;
d
in paragraph (5)(b) for “£91.00” substitute “£93.50”; and
e
in paragraph (8) for “£25.80” substitute “£26.35”.
3
In regulation 7 (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 “£82.05” and “£131.20” substitute “£84.25” and “£134.75” respectively.
4
In paragraph 14 of Schedule II (persons residing with the claimant) —
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a) “£47.75” remains unchanged;
b
in sub-paragraph (1)(b) “£7.40” remains unchanged;
c
in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “£101.00” substitute “£106.00”;
d
in sub-paragraph (2)(b) for “£101.00” and “£150.00” substitute “£106.00” and “£157.00” respectively and “£17.00” remains unchanged;
e
in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “£150.00” and “£194.00” substitute “£157.00” and “£204.00” respectively and “£23.35” remains unchanged;
f
in sub-paragraph (2)(d) for “£194.00” and “£258.00” substitute “£204.00” and “£271.00” respectively and “£38.20” remains unchanged; and
g
in sub-paragraph (2)(e) for “£258.00” and “£322.00” substitute “£271.00” and “£338.00” respectively and “£43.50” remains unchanged.
5
In paragraph 1 (polygamous marriages) of Schedule III —
a
in sub-paragraph (5) for £“167.05” and “£57.60” substitute “£174.05” and “£60.00” respectively; and
b
in sub-paragraph (7) for “£131.20” substitute “£134.75”.
6
The amounts specified in any provision of the State Pension Credit Regulations set out in column (1) of Schedule 20 to this Order are the amounts set out in column (2) of that Schedule.
PART 6
REVOCATION
Revocation
27
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2005 is hereby revoked.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Stephen C. Timms
Minister of State,
Department for Work and Pensions
8th March 2006
We consent,
Tom Watson
Vernon Coaker
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
9th March 2006


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Citation, commencement and application
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 1st January 2007.
2
These Regulations apply to England only.
Eligibility of Accession state workers
2
1
The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2(1), for “the Accession Regulations” substitute —
“the Accession Regulations 2004” means the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 ;
“the Accession Regulations 2006” means the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 ;
.
3
For regulation 4(2)(c) substitute —
c
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the EEA Regulations pursuant to either —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to accession State worker requiring registration), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession Regulations 2006 (right of residence of an accession State national subject to worker authorisation);
.
4
For regulation 6(2)(c) substitute —
c
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the EEA Regulations pursuant to either —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to accession State worker requiring registration), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession Regulations 2006 (right of residence of an accession State national subject to worker authorisation);
.
Transitional provisions
3
The amendments made by these Regulations shall not have effect in relation to an applicant whose application for —
a
an allocation of housing accommodation under Part 6 of the Housing Act 1996; or
b
housing assistance under Part 7 of that Act,
was made before 1st January 2007.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Yvette Cooper
Minister of State
Department for Communities and Local Government
14th December 2006


text:
Citation, commencement, and application
1
1
This Order may be cited as The Social Housing (Grants to Bodies other than Registered Social Landlords) (Additional Purposes) (England) Order 2006 and shall come into force on 6th April 2006.
2
This Order applies in relation to the making of grants under section 27A of the Housing Act 1996 by the Housing Corporation to bodies other than registered social landlords in England .
Interpretation
2
In this Order —
“former public sector housing” means housing accommodation in which an authority within section 80 of the Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies), or a predecessor of such an authority or an authority abolished by the Local Government Act 1985 formerly had an interest by virtue of which it receives a rack-rent, or would do so if the premises were let at a rack-rent;
“housing trust” means a corporation or body of persons which —
is required by the terms of its constituent instrument to use the whole of its funds, including any surplus which may arise from its operations, for the purpose of providing housing accommodation; or
is required by the terms of its constituent instrument to devote the whole, or substantially the whole, of its funds for charitable purposes and in fact uses the whole, or substantially the whole, of its funds for the purpose of providing housing accommodation;
“public sector housing” means housing accommodation in which —
an authority or body within section 80 of the Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies);
the Housing Corporation;
a housing trust which is a charity;
a registered social landlord, other than a co-operative housing association; or
a co-operative housing association, which is not a registered social landlord
has an interest by virtue of which it receives a rack-rent, or would do so if the premises were let at a rack-rent.
Additional purposes
3
The following are specified as purposes for which grant may be given additional to those mentioned in subsection (2)(a) to (e) of section 27A of the Housing Act 1996 (grants to bodies other than registered social landlords) —
a
managing public sector or former public sector housing where those managing are the occupiers of that housing;
b
facilitating or encouraging improvements in, or providing services in connection with, the management of such housing;
c
providing educational or training courses in housing management to occupiers of such housing;
d
providing services for those providing such courses;
e
providing financial or other assistance for those attending such courses.
Signed by authority of the First Secretary of State
Kay Andrews
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
3rd March 2006


text:
This Order may be cited as the General Dental Council (Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2006 and shall come into force on 31st July 2006.
A K Galloway
Clerk of the Privy Council


text:
Citation
1
This Order may be cited as the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2006.
Designation of School
2
1
The Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School, Stand Park Avenue, Netherton, Bootle, L30 3SA, a voluntary aided school, is hereby designated as a school having a religious character.
2
The religious denomination in accordance with whose tenets religious education is, or may be, required to be provided at the school in accordance with Schedule 19 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is Roman Catholic.
Shan Scott
A Divisional Manager in the
Department for Education and Skills
9th November 2006


text:
Citation, commencement and application
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 6th April 2006.
2
These Regulations apply in relation to England only.
Fees in respect of the monitoring of mining and landfill sites
2
1
The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) Regulations 1989 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 1 (application, citation and commencement) —
a
in paragraph (2) —
i
at the end of sub-paragraph (d) delete “and”; and
ii
at the end of paragraph (2) add —
f
to site visits made to a mining site or a landfill site on or after 6th April 2006.
;
b
in paragraph (3) after sub-paragraph (c) insert —
d
in the case of site visits referred to in paragraph (2)(f) above, on the date on which the visit is made.
.
3
In regulation 2 (interpretation) —
a
after the definition of “glasshouse” insert —
“landfill permission” means any planning permission for —
operational development designed to be used wholly or mainly for the purpose of; or
material change of use to,
a waste disposal site for the deposit of waste onto or into the land;
“landfill site” means the land to which a landfill permission relates;
“mineral permission” means any planning permission for development consisting of —
the winning and working of minerals; or
the depositing of mineral waste;
“mining site” means —
the aggregate of the land to which any two or more mineral permissions relate where the aggregate of the land —
is worked as a single site; or
is treated as a single site by the local planning authority for the purposes of Schedule 13 (review of old mineral planning permissions) or Schedule 14 (periodic review of mineral planning permissions) to the Environment Act 1995 ; and
in any other case, the land to which a mineral permission relates;
;
b
after the definition of “outline planning permission” insert —
“site visit” means entry by a local planning authority on to a mining site or landfill site —
to ascertain whether there is or has been any breach of planning control on the site;
to determine whether any of the powers conferred on the local planning authority by Part 7 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (enforcement) should be exercised in relation to the site;
to determine how any such power should be exercised in relation to the site; or
to ascertain whether there has been any compliance with any requirement imposed as a result of any such power having been exercised in relation to the site.
.
4
After regulation 11A (fees for certain applications under the General Permitted Development Order) insert —
Fees in respect of the monitoring of mining and landfill sites
11B
1
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), where a site visit is made to a mining site or a landfill site by a local planning authority, the operator of the site shall pay to the authority a fee of an amount specified in paragraph (4) or (5).
2
The maximum number of visits to any one such site for which a fee is payable under this regulation in any period of 12 months beginning with the date of the first such visit is —
a
where the site is an active site, eight; or
b
where the site is an inactive site, one.
3
Where —
a
the person liable to pay the fee in respect of a site visit is the owner of the site; and
b
there is more than one owner,
the amount of the fee shall be divided equally by the total number of owners and each owner shall be liable to pay one part of the amount so divided.
4
Where the site is an active site, or partly an active site and partly an inactive site, the fee payable shall be £288.
5
Where the site is an inactive site the fee payable shall be £96.
6
In this regulation —
“active site” means a mining site or landfill site, or a site which is partly a mining site and partly a landfill site, where —
development to which the relevant mineral permission or landfill permission relates is being carried out to any substantial extent; or
other works to which a condition attached to such permission are being carried out to any substantial extent;
“inactive site” means a mining site or landfill site, or a site which is partly a mining site and partly a landfill site, which is not an active site;
“operator” means —
the person —
carrying out operations on the land consisting of the winning and working of minerals;
using the land for the deposit of mineral waste;
carrying out operations on the land for the purposes of, or using the land as, a waste disposal site for the deposit of waste onto or into the land; or
carrying out on the land other works to which a condition attached to a mineral permission or landfill permission relates;
where there is more than one person carrying out the operations, works or using the land in a way described in sub-paragraph (a), the person in overall control of the mining site, landfill site or, where a site is both a mining site and a landfill site, the mining site and the landfill site, as the case may be; or
where there is no person who falls within the description in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), the owner of the site; and
“owner” means —
the person who is entitled to a tenancy of the site granted or extended for a term of years certain of which not less than seven years remains unexpired, but does not include an underlessee; or
where there is no person who falls within the description in sub-paragraph (b), the estate owner in respect of the fee simple of the site.
.
Signed by authority of the First Secretary of State
Kay Andrews
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
30th March 2006


text:
Citation and commencement
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Bulgaria and Romania) Amendment Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 1st January 2007 (immediately after the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 come into force).
Amendment of the Income Support (General) Regulations 1987
2
1
The Income Support (General) Regulations 1987 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 21AA(4) (special cases: supplemental – persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996
3
1
The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations 1996 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 85A(4) (special cases: supplemental – persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the State Pension Credit Regulations 2002
4
1
The State Pension Credit Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2(4) (persons not in Great Britain), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the Housing Benefit Regulations 2006
5
1
The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 10(3B) (persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006
6
1
The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 10(4A) (persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006
7
1
The Council Tax Benefit Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 7(4A) (persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Amendment of the Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006
8
1
The Council Tax Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 7(4A) (persons from abroad), for sub-paragraph (f) substitute —
f
a person who is treated as a worker for the purpose of the definition of “qualified person” in regulation 6(1) of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 pursuant to —
i
regulation 5 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Registration) Regulations 2004 (application of the 2006 Regulations in relation to a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia or the Slovak Republic who is an “accession State worker requiring registration”), or
ii
regulation 6 of the Accession (Immigration and Worker Authorisation) Regulations 2006 (right of residence of a Bulgarian or Romanian who is an “accession State national subject to worker authorisation”);
.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
James Plaskitt
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State,
Department for Work and Pensions
14th December 2006


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Citation and commencement
1
This Order may be cited as the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (Increase in Number of Members) Order 2006 and shall come into force on 1st April 2006.
Increase in number of members of the authority
2
In Part 5 of Schedule 10 to the Local Government Act 1985 (number of members of joint authorities), in the entry relating to North Tyneside, in the final column for “2” substitute “3”.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport
Karen Buck
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Transport
1st March 2006


text:
This Order may be cited as the General Dental Council (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) (Qualifications and Supervision of Dental Work) Rules Order of Council 2006 and shall come into force on 31st July 2006.
A K Galloway
Clerk of the Privy Council


text:
Citation
1
This Order may be cited as the Orchard Primary School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2006.
Designation of School
2
1
The Orchard School, Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3ES, a voluntary aided school, is hereby designated as a school having a religious character.
2
The religion in accordance with whose tenets religious education is, or may be, required to be provided at the school in accordance with Schedule 19 to the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is Muslim.
Shan Scott
A Divisional Manager in the
Department for Education and Skills
9th November 2006


text:
Citation, commencement, application and interpretation
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Health Authorities (Membership and Procedure) Amendment (England) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 1st July 2006.
2
These Regulations apply in relation to England.
3
In these Regulations, “the principal Regulations ” means the Health Authorities (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 1996 .
Amendment of the principal Regulations
2
1
In regulation 2 of the principal Regulations (membership of Authorities) paragraph (2) is omitted.
2
In regulation 8 of the principal Regulations (termination of tenure of office), paragraph (8) is omitted.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health
Warner
Minister of State,
Department of Health
24th May 2006


text:
Citation, commencement and application
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Greater London Authority (Allocation of Grants for Precept Calculations) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 16th February 2006.
2
These Regulations have effect in relation to the financial year beginning on 1st April 2006.
Amounts of P1 and P2
2
1
The amounts in column 2 of the Table are specified in respect of the items (other than police grant) listed in column 1, as the amounts the aggregate of which constitutes P1 for the purposes of section 88(2) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 .
2
The amounts in column 3 of the Table are specified in respect of the items listed in column 1, as the amounts the aggregate of which constitutes P2 for the purposes of section 89(4) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 .
Table
Column 1 Column 2 Amounts for P1 £ Column 3 Amounts for P2 £
Redistributed non-domestic rates 207,675,115 684,815,050 Revenue Support Grant 40,088,692 132,193,689 General GLA Grant 37,868,000 Nil Additional Grant Nil Nil Police Grant Not applicable 1,001,272,548
Signed by authority of the First Secretary of State
Minister of State
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
14th February 2006


text:
Title and commencement
1
This Order may be cited as the Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) Order 2006 and comes into force on 6th November 2006.
Amendment of the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005
2
1
The Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005 is amended as follows.
2
In article 2(1), for the definition of “Europe” substitute ““Europe” includes Belarus, the Canary Islands, Georgia, Kazakhstan (except the area east of the Ural river), Russia (except the regions of Tyumen, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk, Kemerovo, Kurgan, Novossibirsk, Omsk, Sverdlovsk, Tomsk, Chita, Kamchatka, Magadan, Amur and Skhalin, the territories of Krasnoyarsk, Altay, Khabarovsk and Primarie, and the republics of Sakha, Tuva and Buryatia), Ukraine and Turkey (except the area east of the Bosphorus Strait known as Anatolia);”.
3
In article 27, for paragraph (1)(c) substitute —
c
he shall keep —
i
all documents relating to the records kept under subparagraph (b) for one year from the date he created or received them; and
ii
if he is the final user of relevant material, any plant passport which accompanies the relevant material in accordance with article 20 for one year from the date he received it;
.
4
In article 40 —
a
in paragraph (1), omit “and shall as soon as reasonably practicable after giving such notice confirm it in writing”; and
b
after paragraph (1), insert —
1A
Where a person gives notice in accordance with paragraph (1) orally, he shall confirm it in writing as soon as reasonably practicable.
.
5
In article 41 —
a
in paragraph (1), omit “and shall as soon as reasonably practicable after giving such notice confirm it in writing”; and
b
after paragraph (1), insert —
1A
Where a person gives notice in accordance with paragraph (1) orally, he shall confirm it in writing as soon as reasonably practicable.
.
6
After item 4 of Schedule 1, “Insects, mites and nematodes”, insert —
4a
Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu
.
7
In Schedule 4, Part A —
a
in the third column of item 24, for “items 22, 23, 31 and 32,” substitute “items 22, 23, 24a, 31 and 32,”.
b
after item 24 insert —
24a Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Castanea Mill., intended for planting, originating in any third country Without prejudice to the requirements in items 23, 24, 29, 31 and 32, the trees shall be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate or phytosanitary certificate for re-export which states under the rubric “Additional declaration” that they have been grown throughout their life in places of production:
in countries where Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu is not known to occur; or
in an area or areas established by the national plant protection organisation in the country of origin as being free from Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, in accordance with ISPM No. 4, and that area shall be mentioned in the phytosanitary certificate or phytosanitary certificate for re-export under the rubric “Place of origin”
;
8
In Schedule 4, Part B —
a
in the third column of item 5, for “The trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that”, substitute “Without prejudice to the requirements in item 5(a), the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that”; and
b
after item 5 insert —
5a Trees, other than fruit or seeds, of Castanea Mill., intended for planting Without prejudice to the requirements in item 5, the trees shall be accompanied by an official statement that:
the trees have been grown throughout their life or since their introduction into the Community in a place of production in a member State where Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu is not known to occur; or
the trees have been grown throughout their life or since their introduction into the Community in a place of production in an area or areas established by the national plant protection organisation in a member State as being free from Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, in accordance with ISPM No. 4
.
9
In paragraph 2 of Schedule 6, Part A and of Schedule 7, Part A, omit “ Castanea Mill.,”.
10
After paragraph 2 of Schedule 6, Part A and of Schedule 7, Part A, insert —
3
Trees, other than seeds, of Castanea Mill., intended for planting.
.
The official Seal of the Forestry Commissioners 10th October 2006
Wilma Harper
Secretary to the Forestry Commissioners
10th October 2006


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Citation, commencement and application
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2006 and come into force on 1 st September 2006.
2
These Regulations apply in relation to a school year beginning on or after that date.
3
These Regulations apply only in relation to England.
Amendment of the Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) Regulations 1997
2
1
The Education (Assisted Places) (Incidental Expenses) Regulations 1997 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2 —
a
in paragraph (2), substitute “£13,431” for “£13,116”;
b
in paragraph (3) for sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute —
a
£83 where the relevant income does not exceed £12, 470;" and
b
£43 where that income exceeds £12,470, but does not exceed £13,431."
3
In regulation 4 —
a
in paragraph (3), substitute “£12,483” for “£12,195”; and
b
in paragraph (4) substitute —
i
“£12,483” for “£12,195”; and
ii
“£12,304” for “£12, 016”.
Andrew Adonis
Minister of State,
Department for Education and Skills
6th July 2006


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Title, commencement and extent
1
1
These Regulations may be cited as the Eggs (Marketing Standards) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006.
2
These Regulations come into force on 15th June 2006.
3
These Regulations extend to England and Wales only.
Amendments to the Eggs (Marketing Standards) Regulations 1995
2
1
The Eggs (Marketing Standards) Regulations 1995 are amended as follows.
2
Omit regulations 7 and 7A (United Kingdom official mark).
3
For the Schedule, substitute the text set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
The National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999
3
The reference to the Eggs (Marketing Standards) Regulations 1995 in Schedule 1 to the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 shall be read as a reference to those Regulations as amended by these Regulations.
Jeff Rooker
Minister of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
14th June 2006


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Citation, commencement, application and interpretation
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1
These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2006 and shall come into force on 22nd November 2006.
2
These Regulations apply in relation to England only.
3
In these Regulations, “the CNST Regulations ” means the National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme) Regulations 1996 .
Amendment of regulation 4 of the CNST Regulations
2
In regulation 4 (liabilities to which the Scheme applies) of the CNST Regulations, for paragraphs (3) to (9) substitute —
3
The Scheme also applies to any liability in tort under the law of England and Wales owed to a third party by a person specified in paragraph (6) (“X”) in respect of or consequent upon personal injury or loss as specified in paragraph (4).
4
The personal injury or loss referred to in paragraph (3) is personal injury or loss arising out of or in connection with any breach of a duty of care owed by X to any person, in consequence of any act or omission to act specified in paragraph (5), in connection with —
a
the diagnosis of any illness; or
b
the care or treatment of any patient.
5
The act or omission referred to in paragraph (4) is an act or omission to act in connection with the provision of services under the 1977 Act on the part of —
a
X; or
b
a person employed or engaged by X.
6
Subject to paragraph (7), the person referred to in paragraph (3) is a person —
a
engaged by a Primary Care Trust to provide services under the 1977 Act which, immediately before that engagement, the Primary Care Trust was providing itself; and
b
which has satisfied the Secretary of State that, were it a body falling within regulation 3 (eligible bodies), it would meet the requirements to be admitted as a member of the Scheme.
7
Paragraph (6) does not apply in the case of primary medical or dental services which, immediately before the engagement referred to in that paragraph, the Primary Care Trust was providing under section 16CA(2) (primary dental services), 16CC(2)(a) (primary medical services) or 28C (personal medical or dental services) of the 1977 Act.
8
For the purposes of the Scheme and these Regulations, the liabilities of a Primary Care Trust shall be taken to include the liabilities referred to in paragraph (3) of a person referred to in paragraph (6) whom that Primary Care Trust has engaged to provide services and references in these Regulations to the liabilities of a member or eligible body shall be construed accordingly.
9
In this regulation, “the 1977 Act” means the National Health Service Act 1977.
.
Amendment of regulation 9 of the CNST Regulations
3
In regulation 9 (payments under the Scheme) of the CNST Regulations, for paragraph (5) substitute —
5
In this regulation, any references to —
a
payments made or falling to be made or sums payable by, to or on behalf of a member;
b
claims made against or falling to be met by a member;
c
proceedings conducted by a member;
d
admissions, agreements or compromises made by a member;
e
compliance by a member with conditions imposed by the Secretary of State;
f
the award of damages against a member;
g
legal and associated costs incurred by or on behalf of a member;
h
the contribution of a member towards legal costs; or
i
a decision by a member to make a payment into court,
shall, in appropriate cases, be construed as including a reference to all such matters in respect of a person referred to in regulation 4(6).
.
Revocation of the National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme)(Amendment) Regulations 2006
4
The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme)(Amendment) Regulations 2006 are revoked.
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health
Andy Burnham
Minister of State
Department of Health
15th November 2006
We consent
Kevin Brennan
Dave Watts
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
20th November 2006


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Citation and commencement
1
1
This Order may be cited as the District of North Kesteven (Electoral Changes) Order 2006.
2
This Order comes into force —
a
for the purpose of proceedings preliminary or relating to any election to be held on the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2007, on 15th October 2006;
b
for all other purposes, on the ordinary day of election of councillors in 2007.
Interpretation
2
In this Order —
“district” means the district of North Kesteven;
“existing”, in relation to a ward, means the ward as it exists on the date this Order is made; and
“map” means the map marked “Map referred to in the District of North Kesteven (Electoral Changes) Order 2006”, of which prints are available for inspection at the principal office of the Electoral Commission; and
any reference to a numbered sheet is a reference to the sheet of the map which bears that number.
Wards of the district of North Kesteven
3
1
The existing wards of the district shall be abolished.
2
The district shall be divided into twenty-six wards which shall be named as set out in column (1) of the Schedule.
3
The wards shall comprise the areas described in column (2) of the Schedule by reference to parishes and parish wards.
4
The number of councillors to be elected for each ward shall be the number specified in respect of the ward in column (3) of the Schedule.
5
Where a boundary is shown on the map as running along a road, railway line, footway, watercourse or similar geographical feature, it shall be treated as running along the centre line of the feature.
Wards of the parish of North Hykeham
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1
The existing wards of the parish of North Hykeham shall be abolished.
2
The parish shall be divided into five wards which shall be named Forum, Memorial, Mill, Moor and Witham.
3
Each ward shall comprise the area designated on sheet 1 by reference to the name of the ward and demarcated by orange lines.
4
The number of councillors to be elected for the Mill ward shall be six and for each of the other wards shall be three.
Wards of the parish of Sleaford
5
1
The existing wards of the parish of Sleaford shall be abolished.
2
The parish shall be divided into six wards which shall be named Castle, Holdingham, Mareham, Navigation, Quarrington and Westholme.
3
Each ward shall comprise the area designated on sheet 2 by reference to the name of the ward and demarcated by orange lines.
4
The number of councillors to be elected for the Quarrington ward shall be four, for each of the Castle, Holdingham, Mareham and Westholme wards shall be three, and for the Navigation ward shall be two.
Wards of the parish of Waddington
6
1
The existing wards of the parish of Waddington shall be abolished.
2
The parish shall be divided into two wards which shall be named Waddington East and Waddington West.
3
Each ward shall comprise the area designated on sheet 1 by reference to the name of the ward and demarcated by orange lines.
4
The number of councillors to be elected for the Waddington East ward shall be eight and for the Waddington West ward shall be seven.
Number of parish councillors for the parish of Ashby de la Launde and Bloxham
7
The number of councillors to be elected for the parish of Ashby de la Launde and Bloxham shall be five.
Number of parish councillors for the parish of Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange
8
The number of councillors to be elected for the parish of Temple Bruer with Temple High Grange shall be two.
Map
9
North Kesteven District Council shall make a print of the map available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
Electoral register
10
The registration officer for the district shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
Revocation
11
The District of North Kesteven (Parishes and Electoral Changes) Order 1998 is revoked, save for articles 2 and 5.
Sealed with the seal of the Electoral Commission on the 25th day of May 2006
Sam Younger
Chairman of the Commission
25th May 2006
Jacqui Dixon
Secretary to the Commission
25th May 2006