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Section 12(1).
1 In relation to a person who has reached the age of 16 but not the age of 18, a decision—
(a) whether section 16 of the Jobseekers Act is to apply to him; or
(b) whether to issue a certificate under section 17(4) of that Act.
2 A decision whether a person is entitled to payment under section 148 of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
3 A decision as to the exercise of the discretion under section 70(7) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
4 A decision as to the exercise of the discretion under paragraph 5 of Schedule 10 to the Contributions and Benefits Act.
5 A decision whether to certify, in accordance with regulations made under section 64(1), 71(6), 113(1) or 119 of the Contributions and Benefits Act, that it is consistent with the proper administration of that Act to treat a person as though he were present in Great Britain.
6 A decision as to the amount of benefit to which a person is entitled, where it appears to the Secretary of State that the amount is determined by—
(a) the rate of benefit provided for by law; or
(b) an alteration of a kind referred to in—
(i) section 159(1)(b) of the Administration Act (income support); or
(ii) section 159A(1)(b) of that Act (jobseeker’s allowance).
7 A decision as to the amount of benefit to which a person is entitled, where it appears to the Secretary of State that the amount is determined by the recipient’s entitlement to an increased amount of income support or income-based jobseeker’s allowance in the circumstances referred to in section 160(2) or 160A(2) of the Administration Act.
8 A decision to reduce the amount of a person’s benefit in accordance with a reduced benefit direction (within the meaning of section 46 of the Child Support Act).
9 Such other decisions as may be prescribed.
Section 12(1).
1 In such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, a decision whether a person is entitled to a relevant benefit for which no claim is required.
2 If so, a decision as to the amount to which he is entitled.
3 A decision whether a relevant benefit (or a component of a relevant benefit) to which a person is entitled is not payable by reason of—
(a) any provision of the Contributions and Benefits Act by which the person is disqualified for receiving benefit;
(b) regulations made under section 72(8) of that Act (disability living allowance);
(c) regulations made under section 113(2) of that Act (suspension of payment); or
(d) section 19 of the Jobseekers Act (jobseeker’s allowance).
4 Except in such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, a decision whether the whole or part of a benefit to which a person is entitled is, by virtue of regulations, to be paid to a person other than him.
5 A decision whether payment is recoverable under section 71 or 71A of the Administration Act.
6 If so, a decision as to the amount of payment recoverable.
7 A decision whether an accident was an industrial accident for the purposes of industrial injuries benefit.
8 A decision in relation to a jobseeker’s agreement as proposed to be made under section 9 of the Jobseekers Act, or as proposed to be varied under section 10 of that Act.
9 Such other decisions relating to a relevant benefit as may be prescribed.
10 A decision whether a person is an earner.
11 If so, a decision as to the category of earners in which the person is to be included.
12 A decision whether a person is liable to pay contributions of any particular class.
13 If so, a decision as to the amount that the person is liable to pay.
14 A decision whether a person is entitled to pay contributions of any particular class that he is not liable to pay.
15 If so, a decision as to the amount that the person is entitled to pay.
16 A decision whether a person was (within the meaning of regulations) precluded from regular employment by responsibilities at home.
17 A decision whether a person is entitled to be credited with earnings or contributions in accordance with regulations made under section 22(5) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
18 A decision whether an employer is entitled to make any deduction from his contributions payments in accordance with an order under section 159A of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
19 If so, a decision as to the amount that he is entitled to deduct.
20 A decision whether an employer is entitled to make any deduction from his contributions payments in accordance with regulations under section 167 of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
21 If so, a decision as to the amount that he is entitled to deduct.
22 Subject to the provisions of section 121D of the Administration Act, a decision as to the issue and content of a notice under section 121C(2) of that Act.
23 A decision falling to be made by virtue of regulations under paragraph 15 of Schedule 3 to the [1992 c. 6.] Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992.
24 A decision falling to be made under section 27 of the Jobseekers Act.
25 A decision whether a person is liable to pay interest under paragraph 7B(2)(e) or (i) of Schedule 1 to the Contributions and Benefits Act.
26 A decision whether a person is liable to a penalty under—
(a) paragraph 7A(2) or 7B(2)(h) of Schedule 1 to the Contributions and Benefits Act; or
(b) section 113(1)(a) or 114A(1) of the Administration Act.
27 A decision whether to charge any interest or penalty under paragraph 7C(1) of Schedule 1 to the Contributions and Benefits Act.
28 A decision as to the amount of interest or penalty payable under any of the provisions mentioned in paragraphs 25 to 27 above, except in so far as the decision relates to the exercise of the discretion under—
(a) paragraph 7A(3)(e) or 7B(5)(e) of Schedule 1 to the Contributions and Benefits Act; or
(b) section 113(2)(e) or 114A(3)(e) of the Administration Act.
29 Such other decisions relating to contributions as may be prescribed.
Social Security Act 1998