Duty of the Executive to provide advice6D

1

The Executive shall secure that advice about homelessness, and the prevention of homelessness, is available free of charge to any person in Northern Ireland.

2

The Executive may give to any person by whom such advice is provided on behalf of the Executive assistance by way of grant or loan.

3

The Executive may also assist any such person—

a

by permitting him to use premises belonging to the Executive,

b

by making available furniture or other goods, whether by way of gift, loan or otherwise, and

c

by making available the services of staff employed by the Executive.

4

In relation to the form and content of advice under paragraph (1) the Executive shall have regard to any guidance issued by the Department.