PART 14E+W+SInformation

SECTION 1E+W+SClaims and information

Forwarding of informationE+W+S

111.  A relevant authority which holds relevant information—

(a)shall forward it to the person or authority for the time being administering claims to or awards of housing benefit to which the relevant information relates, being—

(i)a local authority;

(ii)a person providing services to a local authority; or

(iii)a person authorised to exercise any function of a local authority relating to housing benefit; and

[F1(b)may, if the relevant authority is the Secretary of State or a person providing services to the Secretary of State, continue to hold a record of such information, whether as supplied or obtained or recorded, for such period as he considers appropriate.]

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