Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 6 (ss. 74-86) applied (1.4.1997) by 1992 c. 5, s. 140G (as inserted (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 121, Sch. 12 paras. 4; S.I. 1997/618, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in Sch.))
(1)A determination made or direction given by the Secretary of State under this Part—
(a)may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of cases, including different provision for different areas, for different local housing authorities or for different descriptions of local housing authorities;
(b)may be made before, during or after the end of the year to which it relates; and
(c)may be varied or revoked by a subsequent determination or direction.
(2)Before making a determination or giving a direction under this Part relating to all local housing authorities or any description of such authorities, the Secretary of State shall consult such representatives of local government and relevant professional bodies as appear to him to be appropriate; and, before making a determination or giving a direction relating to a particular local housing authority, he shall consult that authority.
(3)As soon as practicable after making a determination under this Part, the Secretary of State shall send a copy of the determination to the local housing authority or authorities to which it relates.