(1)The works for which a repairs grant may be given are works of repair or replacement relating to a dwelling, not being works associated with other works required for the provision of the dwelling by conversion of a house or other building or for the improvement of the dwelling.
(2)A local housing authority shall not approve an application for a repairs grant unless—
(a)they are satisfied that the relevant works are of a substantial and structural character, or
(b)the relevant works satisfy such requirements as may be prescribed for the purposes of this section by order of the Secretary of State made with the consent of the Treasury.
(3)An order—
(a)may make different provision with respect to different cases or descriptions of case, including different provision for different areas, and
(b)shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.