Commentary on Sections Aggregation Section 10: Effect of variations under section 7(4)
112.The provision in section 10 resembles the routine adjustment provisions in sections 159 and 159A of the Social Security Administration Act 1992. Unlike those sections, which are open-ended, this provision operates only while an assessed income period is in force (see subsection (1)).
113.Any adjustment in the assessed amount of a claimant's retirement provision which is made by regulations under section 7(4) can give rise to an increase or reduction in the claimant's Pension Credit (see subsection (2)). If there is no net effect, a claimant's Pension Credit simply continues at the same amount (see subsection (3)). In any case, there is no need for a new decision by the Secretary of State and there is continuity in the claimant's entitlement to Pension Credit.