605Periodic inspection of district by local housing authority.
(1)The local housing authority shall cause an inspection of their district to be made from time to time with a view to determining what action to take in the performance of their functions under—
Part VI (repair notices),
Part VIII (area improvement),
Part IX (slum clearance), and
Part XI (houses in multiple occupation).
(2)For the purpose of carrying out that duty the authority and their officers shall comply with any directions the Secretary of State may give and shall keep such records and supply him with such information as he may specify.