(1) Subject to this Part, the weekly rate of State pension (contributory) shall be increased by the amount set out in column (3) of Part 1 of Schedule 2 for any period during which the beneficiary has a qualified adult, subject to the restriction that a beneficiary shall not be entitled for the same period to an increase of pension under this subsection in respect of more than one person.
(1A) The amount of the increase of pension referred to in subsection (1), in respect of any claim for State pension (contributory) made after 24 September 2007, shall be paid -
(a) directly to the qualified adult concerned, or
(b) to such other person as may be nominated by the qualified adult for the purpose of receiving the increase of pension referred to in subsection (1) on behalf of the qualified adult.
(1B) Where a beneficiary ceases to be entitled to State pension (contributory) the payment to a qualified adult of the increase of pension referred to in subsection (1) shall also cease.
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