Before giving guidance under section 215 the regulator must consult—
(a)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of registered providers,
(b)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of tenants,
(c)one or more bodies appearing to it to represent the interests of local housing authorities,
(d)the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England, and
(e)the HCA.