SCHEDULEMINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

(introduced by section 88)

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

1

Amend the Housing Act 1996 as follows.

2

In the title of Part 1, for “in Wales” substitute “regulated by the Welsh Ministers”.

3

In section 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (regulation of registered social landlords), after “dissolution of a registered social landlord.” insert—

“Part 3A relates to inspection.”

4

In the heading to section 34, after “performance” insert “ – housing in England”.

5

In section 34 (standards of performance – housing in England), in paragraph (a), after “provision of housing” insert “in England”.

6

In the heading to section 36, after “Ministers” insert “ – housing in England”.

7

In section 36 (issue of guidance by the Welsh Ministers – housing in England)—

(a)

in subsection (1), after “housing accommodation” insert “in England”;

(b)

omit subsection (2A).

8

In section 37 (powers of entry), in subsection (1), after “in accordance with” insert “standards set under section 33A or”.

9

In section 39 (insolvency, etc of registered social landlord: scheme of provisions), after sub-paragraph (1)(b) insert—

“(ba)

for the appointment of an interim manager during a moratorium (section 43A),”.

10

In section 46 (appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)

The Welsh Ministers may amend or revoke any directions given by them.”

11

In section 52 (general provisions as to orders), in subsection (1), after “39,” insert “50J, ”.

12

In section 64 of the Housing Act 1996 (index of defined expressions: Part 1), at the appropriate places in the Table insert—

“action

section 63”

“local housing authority

section 230”

“misconduct

section 63”

“received public assistance

section 58(1A)”

“representations

section 63”.

13

In paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 (restriction on power of removal in case of registered charity)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)—

(i)

after “has” insert “received public assistance.”;

(ii)

omit the words from “, at any time” to the end of the sub-paragraph;

(b)

omit sub-paragraph (2).

14

In paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 (registered charity: power to appoint a new officer), in sub-paragraph (2)(a), for the words from “financial assistance” to “paragraph 5” substitute “public assistance”.

15

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 (amalgamation and dissolution etc of industrial and provident society), in sub-paragraph (6), for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

16

In paragraph 13 of Schedule 1 (arrangement, reconstruction, etc of company), in sub-paragraph (7), for “Secretary of State” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

17

In paragraph 18 of Schedule 1 (accounting and audit or reporting requirements for charities), in sub-paragraph (8), for “Corporation” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

18

In paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 (inquiry), in sub-paragraph (1) omit the words from “For this purpose” to the end of the paragraph.

19

In paragraph 25 of Schedule 1 (disqualification as officer of registered social landlord), in sub-paragraph (4), for “Corporation” substitute “Welsh Ministers”.

20

In paragraph 28 of Schedule 1 (availability of powers in relation to registered charities)—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1)—

(i)

after “has” insert “received public assistance.”;

(ii)

omit the words from “, at any time” to the end of the sub-paragraph;

(b)

omit sub-paragraph (2).