Housing action trusts
25(1)In section 63 of the [1988 c. 50.] Housing Act 1988 (objects etc of housing action trusts)—
(a)in subsection (1)(d) after “conditions” insert “of those living”; and
(b)after subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that it is immaterial for the purposes of this section whether action taken by a housing action trust for achieving its objects or exercising the powers conferred on it by subsection (2) above also—
(a)benefits persons who do not live in the designated area; or
(b)improves the social conditions or general environment of an area outside the designated area.”
(2)In section 64 of that Act (proposals for area of housing action trust) in subsections (1) and (5) after “in” insert “relation to”.