Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—
in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in section 3 are met);
if the requirements in section 3 are met for a period shorter than a prescribed period;
for a prescribed period at the beginning of a period during which those requirements are met.
A period prescribed under subsection (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed seven days.
Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1)(b) or (c).