26. In section 197(1) (direction by Secretary of State), in subsection (4), before paragraph (a), insert—
“(za)the HCA,”.
Section 197 was amended by section 26 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, paragraph 43 of Schedule 16 and paragraph 56 of Schedule 19 to the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 89 and 93 of Schedule 12 to the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Other amendments have been made which are not relevant.