5. The amount of benefit
Child benefit and guardian’s allowance are paid at the following weekly rates.
1Reg 2(1) CB(R) Regs; Sch 4 Part III para 5 SSCBA 1992
| £pw |
|---|
Child benefit – eldest eligible child | 24.00 |
Child benefit – other children (each) | 15.90 |
Guardian’s allowance | 20.40 |
The
higher rate of child benefit is paid for the eldest (or only) child in a family.
2Reg 2(1) CB(R) Regs If you live with your partner and both of you receive child benefit for a child from a previous relationship, the higher rate is only paid to the person who has the eldest child.
3Reg 2(2) CB(R) Regs