108. In this Section—
[F1“county council” means a county council in England, but only if the council has made an arrangement in accordance with regulation 83(4)(g) or 109(3);]
“local authority” means an authority administering housing benefit;
“relevant authority” means—
the Secretary of State; or
a person providing services to the Secretary of State;[F2 or
a county council;]
“relevant information” means information or evidence relating to the administration of claims to or awards of housing benefit.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 108 inserted (31.10.2007) by The Social Security (Claims and Information) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2911), regs. 1(1), 7(3)(a)
F2Words in reg. 108 added (31.10.2007) by The Social Security (Claims and Information) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2911), regs. 1(1), 7(3)(b)