In the Housing Act 19888 after section 81(8)(a) (consent required for certain subsequent disposals), insert—

“(ab)

the disposal of a dwelling-house to a person having the right to acquire it under Part I of the Housing Act 1996 (see sections 16 and 17 of that Act), whether or not the disposal is in fact made under provisions having effect by virtue of section 17 of that Act;”.