Social Security Administration Act 1992

[F1[F2139EInformation about attainment of standardsU.K.

(1) Where directions have been given to an authority under [F3section 139D(3A) or (3B)] above, the Secretary of State may require the authority to supply to him any information which he considers may assist him in deciding—

(a)whether the authority has attained the standards which it has been directed to attain;

[F4(aa)whether the authority has taken the action which it has been directed to take;] or

(b)whether the authority is likely to attain those standards [F5or take that action] within the time specified in the directions.

(2)Information shall be supplied under subsection (1) above in such manner and form as the Secretary of State may require.]]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 138-140G repealed (1.4.2013 in so far as relate to the abolition of council tax benefit) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9, 10, Sch. 5)

F3Words in s. 139E(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 5(a); S.I. 2008/411, art. 2(3)(c).

F5Words in s. 139E(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2008) by the Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 5(c); S.I. 2008/411, art. 2(3)(c).