8.—(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
[F1(cc)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.
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 8(1)(cc) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/671), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2
F2Words in reg. 8(3) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/671), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 41 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 8 in force at 15.6.2005, see reg. 1