Housing: requests for assistanceI18
1
This regulation applies if the Secretary of State asks—
a
a local authority;
b
the Northern Ireland Housing Executive;
c
a registered social landlord; or
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a private registered provider of social housing;
d
a registered housing association in Northern Ireland
to assist him in the exercise of his power under regulation 5 to provide, or arrange for the provision of, accommodation.
2
The body to whom the request is made shall co-operate in giving the Secretary of State such assistance in the exercise of that power as is reasonable in the circumstances.
3
This regulation does not require a registered social landlord F2or a private registered provider of social housing to act beyond his powers.
4
The Secretary of State shall pay to a body listed in regulation 8(1) any costs reasonably incurred by that body in assisting the Secretary of State to provide, or arrange for the provision of, accommodation.